Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kari Taylor-Romero #1090 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb Through High Altitude Challenges Kari Taylor-Romero completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:53:49, navigating the 13.36-mile course with an overall pace of 21:59 min/mile. Starting strong at Ruxton with a pace of 10:32, Kari effectively managed her effort as the elevation increased. As she reached higher elevations at the Top of W's (7935 feet) and Barr Camp (10250 feet), her placement in the division consistently improved to 36th. Passing significant landmarks, she climbed to A-Frame by 3:23:22. Kari's ascent was particularly commendable in the final miles above the tree line. The split pace reached 34:08 by the finish at an elevation of 14061 feet. Of note is her increase in relative race position during challenging split segments such as "1.5 Miles to Go", where she gained a significant 426 spots overall. Continued focus on maintaining pace consistency in mid-race segments might yield further improvements in future races.