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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Pam Billings #1948 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Remarkable Effort Despite Altitude Challenges Pam Billings completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 6:26:22 and an average pace of 28:55 min/mile. Starting strong, Pam's early pace at Ruxton was 14:32 per mile, but she encountered significantly slower paces as the altitude increased. Notably, at the "0.5 Miles To Go" mark, she maintained a commendable placement in her division, securing a 30th place finish in the F60-64 division out of 34 participants. Her ascent started at an elevation of 6303 feet and escalated to 14,061 feet. Throughout the race, several splits show the impact of the altitude and elevation gain on her performance. For instance, her pace at "Bottomless Pit" was 46:45 min/mile compared to a pace of 23:51 min/mile back at "7.8 Summit." At higher altitudes, such as "A-Frame" and beyond, her stamina and determination were evident as she pushed through increasingly strenuous conditions. Pam's resolve and experience at high-altitude trail running are clear strengths.