Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sara Flores #1457 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Finish with Strong Division Performance Sara Flores completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a time of 5:38:03, covering the 13.36-mile route at an average pace of 25:18 min/mile. Notably, she ranked 61st in her division out of 2049 total participants. Her consistency throughout the race can be seen in her interim placements, notably regaining ground as she approached key elevations. The splits highlight her steady performance, particularly from the start to the top of the W's, where her split pace was 21:19 min/mile. The most challenging section was between "1 Mile To Go" and the "Finish" at high altitudes, with a final split pace of 42:49 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining pace as she nears the higher elevations could benefit future events, especially in the final two miles where elevation gain peaks.