Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ernest Spence #1308 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Resilient Finish Ernest Spence, at age 53, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in an elapsed time of 4:58:35 over a 13.36-mile distance. He demonstrated initial strong pacing, with an impressive 8:52 min/mile at the start, placing 356th overall. Throughout the challenging ascent, which peaked at 14,061 feet, his overall place shifted to 974th among 2049 participants. Ernest's pace varied significantly, highlighted by a steady 18:07 min/mile segment and a more challenging 36:47 min/mile at the finish. Highlights in Ernest's performance include maintaining a consistent pace through the middle stages, characterized by his positions at various checkpoints such as "Top of W's" (797th overall) and "A-Frame" (829th overall). The last few miles registered as his most demanding, with reduced pace amidst higher elevation. For future races, focusing on sustaining energy through high-altitude segments could allow for a steadier finish, building on the strength demonstrated earlier in the race.