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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tyler Knox #793 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish on Challenging Elevation Tyler Knox completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an overall time of 4:39:24, averaging a pace of 20:54 min/mile across 13.36 miles. Starting strong, his best pace was noted early in the race at the Ruxton point, clocking in at an impressive 8:07 min/mile. Consistent movement was maintained through the elevation gain reaching 14,061 feet, highlighting his endurance in challenging conditions. Despite the descent in pace towards the higher altitudes, where the final mile saw a pace of 33:39 min/mile, Tyler efficiently navigated through the field. His strategic approach resulted in a noteworthy finish, improving his position during the last mile stretch from 778th to 758th overall. For future races, analyzing early quick splits and maintaining energy distribution might aid in sustaining paces on ascent. Such insights could be valuable in achieving an even more competitive finish in similar events.