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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jeret Gillingham #109 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Initial Pace Leads to Personal Division Win Jeret Gillingham delivered an impressive performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a total time of 2:27:31 over the 13.36-mile course. While the course challenged many, Jeret maintained an 11:02 min/mile average pace, securing 7th place overall and clinching 1st place in the Male 20-24 division. His race commenced strongly, rocketing to 5th overall by the first 0.43 miles at Ruxton with a blistering split pace of 5:32 min/mile. Notably, by Hydro Street at 1.23 miles, he surged to 1st place with a 6:35 min/mile split pace. As expected, his pace moderated in the higher altitudes, with the final miles reflecting the demands of the altitude. Nevertheless, Jeret's overall performance was notable, demonstrating strategic pacing at the start, and consistent performance under demanding conditions, culminating in a top-tier division finish and solid overall placement.