Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Thomas LaRoche #619 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Performance in High Elevation Race Thomas LaRoche tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with persistence and consistency, completing the course in 4:07:15. His average pace was 18:30 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Notably, Thomas started strongly, showing impressive placement at the Ruxton point at 307th overall, later maintaining a steady ranking through challenging elements, finishing 424th overall out of 2049 participants. Throughout the race, Thomas demonstrated noteworthy moments in strategic placement gains, particularly during the ascent between "Ruxton" and "Hydro Street," where he achieved his fastest split pace of 8:11 min/mile. Despite the increased strain at higher altitudes, as it reached over 14,000 feet, his performance remained consistent. Focusing on splits, such as the segment leading to "Barr Camp," where his pace slowed to 15:22 min/mile, could offer opportunities for improvement. Overall, Thomas's consistent pacing throughout various elevations is commendable.