Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Christopher Nelson #1075 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 with Notable Consistency at Elevation Christopher Nelson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in a total time of 5:04:26, achieving an overall ranking of 1030 out of 2049 participants. He maintained a consistent pace more notable at the high altitudes in the later stages. His average pace was 22:47 min/mile over the 13.36-mile distance. He started strong from the beginning, clocking a swift pace of 10:23 min/mile over the first 0.43 miles at Ruxton. As the race progressed, Christopher navigated through steep slopes, increasing altitudes, and the challenging terrain with resilience. His notable performances include the segment from 6.05 to 7.91 miles at Barr Camp with a remarkable split pace of 13:53 min/mile. The most challenging section was between the last mile and the finish, requiring improvement in pacing strategies for subsequent high-altitude segments to manage the decreasing speed effectively.