Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Scott Garcia #1903 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performances with Focused Effort on High-Altitude Terrain Scott Garcia from Parker, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 6:43:12 over 13.36 miles. Notably, this effort resulted in a 30:10 min/mile pace. While Scott finished 1013th among male participants and 62nd in the O55-59 age category, the race results showed consistent performance compared to the 2024 Pikes Peak Ascent, where he completed the race in 6:27:12 with a slightly faster pace. His ranking improved in specific splits, especially from "1.5 Miles To Go" to the "Finish", demonstrating a consistent drive in challenging sections. Throughout the race, Scott exhibited admirable stamina with a structured approach. Areas demanding significant power included the section between "7.8 Summit" to "Barr Camp," which was navigated with a steady pace of around 20:07 min/mile. The final push, "0.5 Miles To Go" to the "Finish", was completed in 26:30 at a slower pace of 50:25 min/mile, indicating opportunities for maintaining output in the final stages. Keep up the persistent training regimen for continued success.