Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ludovic Bayac #248 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb and Strong Finish on the Ascent Ludovic Bayac completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:21:50, covering a distance of 13.36 miles and achieving an overall pace of 15:06 min/mile. While starting from 974th place at the beginning of the race, Ludovic impressively improved his position to finish 125th out of 2049 participants, with notable standing in his age division at 8th out of the O40-44 group. The detailed splits indicate strong pacing in the initial sections, such as a 7:23 min/mile split at Ruxton. A steady effort saw him maintain competitive standings through mid-race, exemplified by holding 6th place in his division at both Barr Camp and Bottomless Pit with splits of 12:58 and 16:36 min/mile, respectively. The race became progressively slower towards the summit, ultimately clocking a final segment pace of 23:14 min/mile, highlighting the altitude challenge above the tree line. Steady improvement in rankings suggests effective pacing strategy and endurance. Consider focusing on slightly faster splits for gaining further competitive edge.