Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nick Massa #546 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance in Challenging Elevation Gains Nick Massa completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in a time of 3:46:46, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an average pace of 16:58 min/mile. Starting strong at 7:59 min/mile during the first 0.43 miles, Nick maintained a steady pace that ranged from 9:36 to 23:20 min/mile as he gained nearly 8,000 feet in elevation. Notably, although the final miles required the most endurance, Nick showed remarkable persistence in maintaining a pace closer to the overall average, confirming his endurance and ability to manage fatigue at high elevations. In the overall competition, Nick finished 262nd out of 2049 participants, placing 210th in the open gender category and 29th in the age division of 40-44. His progression through multiple checkpoints indicates a well-executed race strategy. Starting at 376th place, Nick managed to improve his standing, peaking impressively mid-race rank at 117th and concluding with respectable consistency designed to keep pace with altitude challenges.