Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jeffrey Oraker #1480 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Improvement Climbs to New Heights Jeffrey Oraker made notable progress in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, clocking 5:09:20, a marked reduction from his previous year's time of 5:38:34. His average pace improved from 25:20 min/mile to 23:09 min/mile. This performance boosted his overall placement to 1068 out of 2049 participants, moving him up significantly from 1216th last year. His position within the male 55-59 division saw improvement, climbing from 44th to 37th place. The race splits exhibit strategic pacing strategies, with the most marked elevation changes occurring in the latter half of the ascent. Jeffrey navigated challenging sections like the “2 Miles To Go” segment at 12689 feet elevation with a pace of 29:54, which was strategically reduced in the final stretch from “1 Mile To Go” to the finish line at 14061 feet with a significant pace effort of 33:10. Achieving a higher rank in such sections demonstrates focused effort on elevation handling.