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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Katie Gosney #1269 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Amidst High Altitude Challenge Katie Gosney tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a final time of 5:12:14, covering a 13.36-mile distance with an average pace of 23:22 min/mile. Starting strong at Ruxton with a split pace of 9:45 min/mile, she maintained resilience as she ascended to higher altitude. Though naturally slowing down after the challenging Ruxton to Hydro Street segment, she showed steady performance at the Top of W's, clocking a split pace of 18:17 min/mile. Katie effectively improved her position midway, reaching Barr Camp with a pace of 14:04 min/mile, tying with 162nd in gender placement. Her transition from the lower to the upper sections saw consistency, with a final segment pace of 34:58 min/mile as she conquered the climb to the summit. Maintaining focus in the final miles, particularly approaching A-Frame and beyond, can potentially tighten overall splits and increase efficiency for future high-altitude races.