Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Annejulie Whitmer #1212 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 with Strategic Pacing Annejulie Whitmer, age 53 from Amity, PA, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 6:01:00, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Her average pace was 27:01 min/mile, ranking her 1450th overall out of 2049 participants. Within her female category, she placed 515th, and in the F50-54 division, she secured 41st place. The race began with a steady pace, as indicated by her 11:13 min/mile split at Ruxton, and proceeded to maintain a consistent performance throughout the course. Notable split observations include her effort at "Barr Camp" with a pace of 17:40 min/mile, signaling a strong section. Her consistency is evident in the above-treeline splits, maintaining a strategic pace despite gradual altitude and slope challenges, including a 46:55 min/mile finishing split. Focusing on adapting to high-altitude speeds may enhance future outcomes.