Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Daniela Athey #1511 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Elevation Gain with Strong Finish Daniela Athey tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, a grueling 13.36-mile run that involves a significant climb from 6,303 feet to a peak elevation of 14,061 feet. She completed the race in 5:09:55, setting a consistent pace of 23:11 min/mile. Daniela showed remarkable resilience, despite the elevation challenges and steep incline, moving up the ranks to finish 321st among women and 48th in her division (F30-34) out of 2049 total participants. Her performance displayed notable strengths, particularly during the ascent. Daniela improved her positioning significantly after the initial phases, marking strong segments particularly around Barr Camp, where she achieved a split pace of 14:49 min/mile. The most challenging section was from Bottomless Pit to A-Frame, where her pace slowed due to increasing elevation, but she maintained good form to cross the finish line. Attention on pacing during high-altitude segments could enhance her overall race time in future events.