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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Megan Lockhart #812 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish in High Altitude Challenge Megan Lockhart completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:37:59, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Her overall placement was 736 out of 2049 participants, and she secured the 37th position in her F35-39 division. At an average pace of 20:48 minutes per mile, Megan showed steady performance, particularly while contending with the increasingly challenging conditions in the last miles. Throughout the race, Megan's performance was stable, peaking at her fastest pace of 9:56 min/mile at the 0.43-mile Ruxton split. The ascent presented significant adversity as the altitude increased, particularly evident in the split from 10.84 miles to 13.36 miles. The final split saw Megan conquer an elevation of over 14,000 feet, underlining her resilience and endurance. Continual focus on managing pace and acclimatizing to high altitude will be beneficial for future events.