Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Stephanie Lanker #1409 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish in Top Division Ranks Stephanie Lanker completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:48:34, covering 13.36 miles. Her consistent performance is highlighted by finishing 5th in the F60-64 division. Notably, she maintained a steady pace despite the challenging increase in elevation, with her pace slowing to 30:26 min/mile towards the peak at 14,061 feet. Her overall pace of 21:35 min/mile reflects her endurance in high-altitude conditions. Stephanie commenced the race powerfully, as seen in her first split from the start to Ruxton, clocking a pace of 9:13 min/mile and briefly capturing the top position in her division. Throughout the course's intense climb, she demonstrated resilience and experience, notably improving her division position in the final stretches from A-Frame to the finish line. Focusing on maintaining pacing in the latter stages could enhance her strong showing in future races.