Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ryan Dunham #1163 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb with Strong Finish Ryan Dunham competed in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, finishing with an impressive time of 4:38:35 over a challenging 13.36-mile course. His overall placement was 744 out of 2,049 participants, effectively putting him in the top 36% of the field. Within his gender, he placed 547th, and in his age division of 40-44, he secured 73rd position. His average pace was 20:51 minutes per mile, reflecting the challenging course elevation, climbing from 6303 feet to 14,061 feet. Ryan showed strategic timing during early parts of the race, notably advancing from 1697th place at the start to 1316th by the Ruxton split, with a strong early split pace of 10:49 min/mile. Notably, his best split time transpired at the 6.05-mile mark with a pace of 15:35 min/mile. Ryan demonstrated consistency in his pacing despite the course's increasing altitude challenge. Future focus could be on maintaining late-stage energy as the splits suggest energy expenditure.