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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Cully Brown #122 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Stellar Elevation Performance Cully Brown completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a time of 2:40:50, improving by 1:49 from his previous year. His average pace of 12:02 min/mile, combined with challenging elevation gains, demonstrates a strong performance in this high-altitude run. Starting strong at Ruxton with a pace of 5:55 min/mile, his progress was consistent, moving into the top three within his division by the 6.05-mile mark at a 9:47 min/mile pace. Cully maintained a top-20 finish overall within a field of 2049 participants, replicating his overall 17th position from his previous race. Notably, his division position fluctuated, reaching second place at the 0.5 Miles To Go mark. The climb to the summit at 14,061 feet saw his pace slow to 17:20 min/mile, a common effect of altitude, but his position remained strong. Cully's steady improvement and ability to navigate elevation changes effectively highlight his strengths as a runner.