Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tara Gregoire #1601 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Strong Finish Tara Gregoire, from Breckenridge, embarked on the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, clocking an elapsed time of 5:15:22 over the 13.36-mile course. Her overall pace was 23:36 min/mile, highlighting her endurance as she moved through the elevation up to 14,000 feet. Tara's notable starting position showed a strong take-off as she navigated an increasing altitude from 6303 to 14061 feet, facing a gradual slowdown as expected at such high elevations. She placed 352nd among female participants and 65th in her age division, F35-39, out of 2049 total participants. Analyzing specific segments, Tara began swiftly at Ruxton with a pace of 10:33 and maintained competitive efforts through Hydro Street at 12:34. Her tenacity continued, especially from 2.5 miles to the finish line, where she successfully navigated steep and thinning air, demonstrating resilience. Notably, her position improved significantly at '1.5 Miles To Go,' indicating a strategic and spirited progression in the final segment. Continuing to work on maintaining consistent pace during the climb can provide lasting strength for future races.