Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: George Frillman #855 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 in the Pikes Peak Ascent 2025 George Frillman completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 5:13:19, covering 13.36 miles with an average pace of 23:27 min/mile. Notably, he finished 23rd in the O16-19 division out of 2049 participants. While his overall position was 1109, he demonstrated a unique progression, beginning the race at a strong pace and maintaining his competitive spirit throughout. The splits reveal important insights: George started with an impressive first split of 8:19 min/mile at Ruxton. As expected in such a race, pacing naturally decreased, with the most significant slowdown occurring above 10,000 feet. The most challenging split near the bottomless pit was 37:30 min/mile. Highlighting the final push, George maintained a balanced pace in the last half-mile with 33:15 min/mile, ensuring his steady completion of the challenging ascent. Focusing on hill training could help maintain speed in future races.