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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kevin Porter #201 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Performance in High Altitude Challenge Kevin Porter, a 50-year-old from Colorado Springs, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:34:29 over 13.36 miles. He maintained a pace of 16:03 min/mile overall, placing 5th in his division for age group 50-54 out of 146 competitors, showcasing admirable endurance at high altitudes. Starting at an elevation of 6303 feet, Kevin's quick start with an 8:13 min/mile pace to Ruxton showed early strength. Progressing through the course, Kevin remained consistent around Top of W's by achieving a notable 13:32 pace. As he ascended past the 10.84-mile marker, fatigue and altitude affected his pace, notably increasing to 22:08 min/mile by 2 Miles To Go. An area worth focusing on could be managing pace consistency on steep altitude climbs, particularly in the final miles above the tree line, where Kevin's pace slowed to 23:45 min/mile towards the finish.