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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Loyola Chacon #1575 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Determined Effort in High Altitude Challenge Loyola Chacon completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a total elapsed time of 4:46:23 over a distance of 13.36 miles, maintaining an average pace of 21:26 minutes per mile. Starting strong at a split pace of 9:43 minutes per mile in the initial 0.43 miles, there was a noticeable decline as the altitude increased. By the time Chacon reached the tree line at A-Frame (10.29 miles), the split pace had decreased to 27:50 minutes per mile. Chacon's overall placement was 826 out of 2049 participants. Notably, Chacon experienced a significant position drop early at Ruxton, moving from 461 to 864 overall in just 0.43 miles. Throughout the course, pacing challenges became evident, particularly in the final stretch, with a split pace of 34:53 minutes per mile recorded at the finish. Despite a demanding climb, Chacon managed to break into a better position in the second half, showing great recovery and persistence. Focus on maintaining pacing consistency could enhance future performances in similar elevations.