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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brendan Carroll #1080 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance in Challenging Conditions Brendan Carroll completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an impressive time of 5:41:33, covering a 13.36-mile distance with an average pace of 25:33 min/mile. Starting from a ranking of 1699 overall, he improved significantly, finishing at 1319th out of 2049 participants. His performance in the men's 40-44 division saw him climb from 140th to 119th by the finish line. Brendan maintained a steady pace across varying elevations, improving positions notably between Ruxton and Hydro Street and again from Bottomless Pit to the finish. His splits show disciplined pacing, beginning with a strong pace at Ruxton (10:08 min/mile) and wisely adapting as the elevation rose, with the final 0.5 miles at a pace of 43:09 min/mile. Strategically, his ability to improve positions from A-Frame to the finish suggests strong endurance and pacing capability, particularly in the challenging final miles above 12,000 feet.