Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Daniel Weissenhofer #1135 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 Despite Elevation Gain Daniel Weissenhofer completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an impressive effort, finishing in 4:33:31 for the 13.36-mile course. He maintained a consistent pace despite the challenging elevation profile, climbing from around 6,303 feet to 14,061 feet. His overall pace was 20:28 min/mile, placing him 691st out of 2,049 participants. Within his age division of 30-34, Daniel ranked 93rd, indicating a commendable performance amid intense competition. Breaking down his splits, Daniel started strong, completing the first 0.43 miles to Ruxton at a pace of 9:04 min/mile. Fatigue and altitude took a visible toll as he approached the tree line and beyond, with his pace slowing to 30:47 min/mile by the final mile. Notably, the ascent from the A-Frame (elevation 11,933 feet) was covered in 39:42 over 1.52 miles at a pace of 26:07 min/mile. Future strategies might focus on maintaining strength and pace during these high-altitude sections.