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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Allison Dame #297 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb and Strong Finish Allison Dame completed the demanding 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an official time of 4:36:51, covering the 13.36-mile course at an average pace of 20:43 min/mile. Notably, she placed 7th in her division (F16-19) out of 13 participants. Starting strong, Allison ascended from the 13th position in her division at the beginning to 7th midway through, maintaining her position to the end. Key sections displayed impressive pacing strategy despite increasing elevation challenges. Allison's swift early pace at Ruxton, clocking 8:59 min/mile, set a positive tone. Later, as she reached higher altitudes, the challenging intervals above 12,000 feet were managed with a consistent pace around 26:00 min/mile. Her final mile, completed in 13:14, showed her steady close under difficult conditions. For future races, monitoring early pacing and managing effort throughout high-elevation sections could help further capitalize on a strong start and sustain performance.