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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Hudson Gehrke #658 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Opportunities in Elevation Challenge Hudson Gehrke, a 21-year-old from Mount Horeb, WI, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:45:23, marking a steady persistence. His overall pace was 25:51 min/mile, and he placed 1351 out of 2049 participants. Notably, Hudson made gains within his division O20-24, finishing 54th. The initial segments showed Hudson pushing consistently, with Ruxton at a pace of 11:15 and a significant stretch from Hydro Street to Top of W's at around 22:22-23:20. Hudson's performance saw a notable effort through the demanding final miles post-Barr Camp, especially given the increase in elevation challenges. The last 3 miles took a toll, with paces above 30:00 min/mile. His split between Bottomless Pit and Finish ranged 30:36-36:06. While improvement can be observed from the smoother splits early on, strategic focus on maintaining pace through high elevations could further enhance Hudson's performance in future events.