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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Quentin Genke #1005 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb: Consistent Effort at High Elevation Quentin Genke, aged 53, from Monument, Colorado, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:09:30. Covering a distance of 13.36 miles, he achieved an average pace of 23:10 min/mile. Out of 2049 total participants, Quentin placed 1069th overall, marking a notable performance in his division. Analyzing his splits, Quentin's early pace was strong with a 9:41 min/mile at Ruxton (0.43 miles). His mid-race splits between Barr Camp and Bottomless Pit showed good adaptation to the changing terrain, with paces of 15:09 min/mile and 36:15 min/mile, respectively. While the final miles above the tree line—with a 33:59 min/mile pace near the summit—indicate difficulty, his consistent effort throughout the race reflects a solid performance. A focus on optimizing pace management in higher altitudes could potentially benefit his future races.