Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Shea Quinn #2077 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 with Room for Growth Shea Quinn completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:35:26 for the 13.36-mile course. At age 38, Shea maintained a consistent pace of 20:36 minutes per mile, showing resilience throughout the race. Starting strong, Shea quickly moved from place 1537 to 546 overall after reaching the first marker at Ruxton in 3:51 with an impressive split pace of 8:58. This early momentum was promising and demonstrated considerable potential. As the race progressed, the high altitude and challenging slopes saw Shea's pace adjust, reaching an elapsed time of 3:04:42 by the A-Frame marker at mile 10.29, with a notable increase in split pace to 25:57. In the final challenging 1.53 miles above the tree line, Shea clocked a split time of 30:08, concluding this section at an elevation of 14,061 feet. This suggests a strategic focus on endurance could enhance performance in future high-altitude runs.