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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kate Kelly #1526 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Gain Amidst Rising Challenges Kate Kelly completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 6:01:54. Starting strong, she maintained a compelling pace of 8:35 per mile up the initial 0.43 miles to Ruxton. Notably, the steep climb began affecting her pace from the "Top of W's," where it slowed to 19:48 per mile. The elevation gain from 6,303 feet at the start to 14,061 feet at the finish required pacing adaptation, culminating in an overarching pace of 27:05 per mile. In terms of splits, Kate's pace decreased as altitude and fatigue increased. Particularly, her split from "Bottomless Pit" to "A-Frame" was 54:23 per mile. The toughest segment appeared near the summit from "1 Mile To Go" to "Finish," where splits extended beyond 40 minutes per mile. While her overall placement was 1,456 out of 2,049 with a division rank of 84th in F40-44, this challenging climb will provide valuable experience. Consider focusing on enhancing endurance and altitude acclimatization for improved future performance.