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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nathan Hackos #369 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement on a Demanding Course Nathan Hackos delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the half marathon in 4:08:57, which marks an improvement of over 14 minutes compared to his previous year’s time. His overall pace was 18:38 min/mile, maintaining a strategic and steady approach despite the increasing challenges of the course. Nathan started impressively, quickly moving up to 166th place overall at the Ruxton split with a brisk 7:37 min/mile pace for the first 0.43 miles. Throughout the race, Nathan skillfully navigated the elevation gain from 6,303 feet to 14,061 feet, despite the inevitable slow down as he reached the final segments. His performance at the 0.5-mile-to-go marker showed resilience with a 26:47 min/mile split, holding onto his positioning well. He achieved a respectable 24th place in his division of age 50-54, demonstrating a considerable improvement and adaptability on this challenging elevation profile. Continued focus on high-altitude training could further enhance his future races.