Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Robert Hansen #466 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement on a Grueling Ascent Robert Hansen completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a time of 3:50:05, improving his previous year's performance by over six minutes. His average pace of 17:13 min/mile is a marked improvement from last year's 17:41 min/mile. Hansen started strong, moving significantly from a starting position of 1067 to 421 by the time he reached the Ruxton split, showing tactical early gains. Hansen maintained a relatively steady pace throughout the middle segment of the race. Notably, he moved from 354th place at the Barr Camp split to 285th as he neared the finish, climbing over 2,000 feet in elevation during this stretch. While his last few splits slowed, with the final pace at 22:50 min/mile, maintaining a place of 20th in the O45-49 division suggests consistent performance at high altitude. Consider focusing on pacing strategies for the final miles to capitalize on these gains.