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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kim Patton #820 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish Among the Field Kim Patton completed the challenging Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an impressive final time of 3:41:00. She navigated the 13.36-mile uphill course with an average pace of 16:32 per mile, showcasing remarkable endurance and determination. Kim finished as the 3rd in the highly competitive F40-44 division and 48th among all female participants, a testament to her strong race strategy and execution. Starting strong, Kim maintained a brisk pace of 8:30 per mile at the Ruxton split and showed a steady progression through subsequent splits. Her resilience was notable in the final three miles, where the elevation exceeded 12,000 feet, yet she maintained positions within her division and ended as the 224th overall finisher. For future races, a detailed elevation training plan might help in further pacing efficiency during high-altitude segments, potentially enhancing her performance even more in these crucial sections.