Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Pijus Zadeikis #440 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress on the Pikes Peak Ascent Pijus Zadeikis demonstrated noteworthy improvement in his performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon compared to the previous year. Completing the race in 3:38:49, Pijus shaved off an impressive 15 minutes from his 2024 time of 3:53:53. His consistent pacing was notable with an overall pace of 16:22 min/mile, quicker than the previous year's pace of 17:30 min/mile. Starting strong, his early splits showed competitive times, particularly his initial split at Ruxton, where his pace stood at 7:43 min/mile. Throughout the ascent, Pijus managed to maintain a solid position, securing 213th place out of 2049 participants overall. Notable splits include reaching "7.8 Summit" in 1:13:56 and the final stretch to the finish at a pace of 20:13 min/mile. Although there was a slowdown towards the end due to increased altitude, the steady climb through three-mile markers at higher elevations reflects remarkable endurance and determination. Overall, a commendable performance with room for strategic pacing enhancements in challenging sections.