Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Carrie Froese #879 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 Amidst Elevation Challenges Carrie Froese from Centennial, CO completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with a remarkable elapsed time of 4:47:27, achieving an average pace of 21:30 minutes per mile over the 13.36-mile course. Throughout the race, she gained significant elevation from the start at 6,303 feet to the challenging summit finish at 14,061 feet. Carrie's overall placement was 838th out of 2049 participants, securing 231st in the female category and 46th in her division for women aged 35-39. Her performance was marked by a notable split early on, achieving a 9:49 pace at Ruxton, followed by a consistent mid-race during the 7.8 Summit split at an elevation of 9461 feet. The challenging high-altitude section saw varied paces, peaking with a 30:46 pace in the final split. This data suggests a strong start with an adaptive pace during altitude increases, ideal for maintaining performance in elevation-based events.