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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Cameron Barry #177 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 with Strategic Gains Cameron Barry completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 4:24:11, maintaining a steady pace overall. Starting strong, Cameron reached the Ruxton area with a swift pace of 7:59 min/mile but understandably slowed as the elevation increased. At the "7.8 Summit" split, he made impressive progress, moving up in overall rank by 54 spots, maintaining a solid position in his division. As anticipated, Cameron's pace decreased during the final miles above the treeline, with times ranging from 24:56 to 30:11 min/mile. Despite the challenges of altitude and terrain, he managed to finish in 591st place out of 2049 participants. The consistent efforts throughout the race and especially during the challenging final miles, highlight areas of stamina and endurance, essential for high-altitude racing. For future races, consider placing a focus on the uphill training to better harness that initial strong pace throughout the ascent.