Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Clint Bishard #1562 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Marked Improvement in Elapsed Time and Division Rank Clint Bishard finished the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:20:35, a significant improvement over his previous year's 6:22:51. His overall elapsed pace was 23:59 min/mile. Notably, Clint climbed from 81st to 78th in his division (O50-54), reflecting progress in his performance despite the challenges of the course. Analyzing the splits shows that Clint maintained a steady pace throughout. Starting strong, he covered the initial 0.43 miles in 4:10 with a pace of 9:42 min/mile. His pace naturally slowed above the tree line, where the altitude peaked at 14,061 feet. The final 3 miles demonstrated the expected deceleration with mile split paces fluctuating between 31:52 and 38:13 min/mile. Prioritizing pacing consistency could aid in tackling the most demanding final ascent, where maintaining pace becomes crucial. His determination was clear, successfully improving his standings and overall performance.