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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jay Ehmke #1466 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Amid Challenging Conditions Jay Ehmke completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an official elapsed time of 5:47:37 for the 13.36-mile course, securing 1361st place overall out of 2049 total participants. Starting at an elevation of 6303 feet, Jay maintained a consistent pace, beginning with a solid 9:17 min/mile on the first 0.43 miles. Notably, he advanced significantly through the pack early on, moving from 1633rd at the start to 665th by the Ruxton checkpoint. The climb became steeper, with elevation reaching 14,061 feet at the finish line. Despite harsh conditions, Jay's resilience was apparent as he sustained a steady effort, particularly in the last three miles where the pace slowed to over 34 minutes per mile. As the altitude increased, the ascent's difficulty was reflected in the split times, with the slowest pace occurring between the 12.31 to 12.83-mile mark at 42:17 min/mile. Overall, a commendable demonstration of endurance and persistence.