Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Karson Roberts #963 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Mid-race Finish with Strategic Acceleration Karson Roberts completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, a 13.36-mile trail run, in 4:11:34 with an average pace of 18:49 min/mile. Showing exceptional improvement from the start, Karson moved from 1016th at the start to 472nd place overall by the finish. By the time he reached the Top of W's, he had already climbed to 543rd place and gained an outstanding position by A-Frame at 452nd, despite the demanding elevation increase up to 14,061 feet. His strategic pacing was evident, especially from Ruxton to the Top of W's, where his pace ranged from 9:30 to 16:46 min/mile. His early splits were impressive, notably with a quick 9:30 min/mile pace at Ruxton, demonstrating strong form on the initial climb. However, the pace naturally declined in the last half-mile due to the steep, high-altitude terrain, reaching 29:01 min/mile. Working on maintaining consistent speed in the final challenging miles could further ameliorate his performance.