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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ryan Johnson #854 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 Progressive Challenges Ryan Johnson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:52:56, covering the 13.36-mile distance at an average pace of 26:25 min/mile. Starting strong, Ryan progressed significantly from his initial placement at 1,443rd overall, effectively moving up to 969th place by Barr Camp (mile 7.91). This demonstrates a remarkable effort through the initial phases of the race. The latter half of the course presented steeper challenges, consistent with elevation gain. Notable at the A-Frame, situated at an impressive 11,933 feet, Ryan's pace adjusted to 35:52 min/mile. This split, along with the final three miles above tree line, shows the expected and common trend of slower paces due to altitude. His final splits ranged from 40:44 to 38:13 min/mile. Ryan completed the race 1,391st overall out of 2,049 participants, maintaining a strong effort through to the finish line. Great perseverance in the challenging final miles.