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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Adam Folts #143 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Steady Climb to the Summit Adam Folts tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, with an elapsed time of 3:05:25 over 13.36 miles, achieving an average pace of 13:52 min/mile. This placed him 66th overall among 2049 participants, exhibiting a solid performance in the O35-39 division, where he secured 11th position. The race began at 6303 feet and culminated at an impressive 14061 feet. Key early splits include a swift initial segment at Ruxton, clocking in at a 6:45 min/mile pace. Noteworthy in Adam's ascent was his steady ranking, maintaining a top-50 overall position as he progressed past Hydro Street and to Barr Camp. Pace adjustments were evident, particularly past A-Frame, where significantly increased split times reflect the challenging elevation gains. For example, the final mile, navigating from 13329 to 14061 feet, saw a split pace of 22:10 min/mile. Breaking down these stats reveals a well-managed strategy across varied terrain and elevation shifts.