Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Grace Rogers #1614 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Performance at High Elevations Grace Rogers completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering 13.36 miles with an elapsed time of 6:19:33. Starting strong, her initial split pace at Ruxton was an impressive 11:22 min/mile. However, with elevation gain from 6,303 feet to the finish at 14,061 feet, her pace gradually slowed as expected due to altitude, fatigue, and increasingly challenging terrain. Notably, her pace held steady around the middle of the race, showing good endurance with a split pace of 16:51 min/mile at Barr Camp. Grace maintained a consistent position in her division (F16-19), finishing 14th. Climbing above the tree line, she managed to conserve energy while maintaining form, especially through the final miles where altitude significantly impacted performance. Her performance at high elevations and persistent effort throughout the ascent were commendable. For future races, focusing on developing speed endurance at altitude may enhance her pacing strategy for these segments.