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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Natalie Kalin #49 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Ascent with Consistent Top Finishes Natalie Kalin had an impressive performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the half marathon in 3:01:22 across the 13.36-mile mountain course. Her average pace was a strong 13:34 min/mile, culminating at an elevation of 14,061 feet. Natalie finished 5th in both the overall female category and her division, with a commendable 54th place overall against 2,049 participants. Natalie's splits showed strategic pacing. From her blazing start at Ruxton with a 6:27 min/mile pace, she maintained competitive placement throughout the race. Her strongest segment was the 7.8 Summit, where she posted an 11:32 min/mile pace. Above the tree line, high-altitude sections naturally slowed her pace. At the "1 Mile To Go" marker, she demonstrated resilience, achieving a 17:17 min/mile pace and briefly moving into 4th place for her gender. Natalie's race strategy and consistency underscore her solid running capabilities on challenging inclines.