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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ben Ashcraft #617 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency and Steady Improvement in High Altitude Adventure Ben Ashcraft, aged 54 from Hurricane, UT, showcased a consistent performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, clocking a time of 4:27:56 over the 13.36-mile course. His consistent pace of 20:03 min/mile indicates a steady approach to the challenging terrain. Notably, Ben's split times demonstrate a strong start, with his pace peaking at 9:21 min/mile between the Start and Ruxton, before adjusting to the increasing altitude and steep incline. His place improved from 1236 at the Start to 627 at the Finish, reflecting a disciplined climb through the ranks. Comparing to 2024, Ben shaved 3 minutes and 21 seconds off his previous time, showing a focused improvement. Despite an overall placing drop, his perseverance in the open division is commendable, maintaining stable results in a larger field. For further development, maintaining a closer pace to early splits might help to boost overall standings in future races.