Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Dylan Powell #368 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Performance on a High-Altitude Ascent Dylan Powell completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 2:58:53, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. With an overall pace of 13:23 min/mile, Dylan placed 49th out of 2049 participants, and 9th in the O20-24 age division. The initial segments showed a strong start with a split pace of 7:23 to 8:55 min/mile, indicating effective positioning early in the race. Key performance highlights include maintaining a consistent pace despite the elevation gain from 6303 feet at the start to 14061 feet at the finish. Notably, Dylan climbed in position towards the end, moving from 21st place at the 1.5-mile-to-go mark to finishing 49th overall. These results demonstrate Dylan's ability to adapt to the high-altitude demands, especially throughout the challenging final miles. Focusing on maintaining pacing strategies in future races could enhance race efficiency even further.