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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kyle Coon #287 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression Despite High Altitude Challenge Kyle Coon completed the Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:13:54 over 13.36 miles, achieving an average pace of 23:29 minutes per mile. Notably, he ascended from the start at 6303 feet to finish at 14061 feet, showcasing determination despite the increasing altitude. His finish positioned him 1119th overall out of 2049 participants and 775th in the open men's category. Kyle's initial splits demonstrated a strong performance. He reached the Hydro Street segment at a pace of 9:43 min/mile. Post Barr Camp, pace adjustments were evident. Particularly between A-Frame and Finish, the splits significantly decelerated, with a notable split pace of 44:16 min/mile in the final stretch. While altitude likely impacted these later stages, there remains potential to enhance pacing strategy in extreme elevation conditions in future events.