Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Aaron Briggs #1050 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Substantial Improvement on the Pikes Peak Ascent Aaron Briggs demonstrated significant performance enhancement during the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. Improving from his previous year's elapsed time of 4:46:58, Aaron clocked in at 4:25:42, trimming over 21 minutes off his previous record. His consistency was remarkable with an overall average pace of 19:53 min/mile across the 13.36-mile course with an elevation that rises from 6300 to over 14000 feet. Notably, Aaron improved his overall placement from 754th in 2024 to 607th in 2025, marking a jump of 147 positions. Analysis of Aaron's splits reveals a tactical approach during the initial stages of the race, where he maintained his fastest pace of 9:21 min/mile at Ruxton. Despite challenging ascent conditions, his ability to manage terrain and improve placement is commendable. The split times suggest that focusing on efficiency in the later stages, where pacing exceeded 25 min/mile, could further enhance future race performances.