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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brooke Hamilton #2016 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Persistence in Altitude Brooke Hamilton completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 6:08:16, displaying commendable perseverance in a high-altitude challenge. Her elapsed pace of 27:33 min/mile maintained consistency, albeit encountering expected slowdowns, particularly in the daunting final miles above the tree line. Starting at an elevation of 6,303 feet and finishing at 14,061 feet, Brooke's performance showcases her ability to navigate diverse elevation profiles. Notably, Brooke showed considerable progress in rankings, particularly close to the summit. For example, between "2 Miles To Go" and "1.5 Miles To Go," she jumped from 1,522nd place overall to 824th, reflecting a strategic surge despite increasing altitude difficulty. Brooke finished 71st in her division, F30-34, out of a total of 2049 participants. Future endeavors could benefit from slightly elevating pace consistency across early and mid-race splits, maximizing potential as she continues to face high-altitude climbs.