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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Toler Wilson #186 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Solid Effort with Room for Growth Toler Wilson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:06:35 over a distance of 13.36 miles. The average pace was 13:58 min/mile, securing 71st overall out of 2049 participants and 11th in the O20-24 division. Noteworthy improvements compared to the 2024 race include a quicker start at Ruxton, placing 37th overall with a swift pace of 6:11 min/mile. A detailed look at the splits shows steady performance through 12.31 miles, after which the pace dropped as expected due to increasing elevation. From "1 Mile To Go," the split pace slowed noticeably, reaching 20:25 and 20:42 min/mile for the final stretches. The ascent from 0.5 miles to the finish posed a significant challenge, as elevation peaked at 14,061 feet. Focusing on managing pace in the closing miles could yield improvements in future races.