Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Mallory Garvin #1748 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 Gradual Climb Through Challenging Terrain Mallory Garvin completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:36:24, maintaining a consistent and steady pace throughout the event. Her overall elapsed pace was 25:10 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Notably, Mallory started strong at Ruxton with a split pace of 10:10 min/mile and then demonstrated determination as the incline increased and the elevation topped 14,061 feet at the finish. The most notable shift in her performance was between Barr Camp and Bottomless Pit, where a split pace transition from 15:59 to 38:31 min/mile occurred, reflecting the increased challenge of elevation. Mallory’s performance showed resilience, sustaining her effort through elevations higher than 12,000 feet and climbing steadily as she crossed various landmarks. With her experience from this event, aiming to maintain the initial momentum through the mid-section of the course could enhance her overall pacing strategy.