Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Betsy Hartman #1893 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Betsy Hartman Displays Persistent Effort at Pikes Peak Ascent Betsy Hartman completed the Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:27:28, navigating 13.36 miles with an average pace of 24:30 min/mile. She began strongly, placing 185th overall at the start before experiencing varying fluctuations in her performance. Betsy demonstrated impressive pacing early on, recording a 10:20 min/mile at Ruxton. As she continued, the altitude likely contributed to adjustments in her pace, such as a notable 49:05 min/mile split at Bottomless Pit. The most challenging segments appeared above the treeline, highlighted by Betsy's steady progress toward the finish. In the final stretches, from "1 Mile To Go" to the "Finish," her splits ranged between 31:02 and 36:26 min/mile. Despite increases in elevation, she maintained focus, finishing 396th among female competitors and 57th in the F45-49 division. Analyzing early and late milestones can be beneficial in strategizing for potential future altitude races.