Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Zachary Morriss #1305 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 Amid Altitude Challenges Zachary Morriss completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:12:28, covering a challenging 13.36 miles. His split at Ruxton showed a strong pace of 9:53 min/mile, indicating an effective start, but the overall pace settled at 23:23 min/mile. This pattern is typical when tackling elevation gains from 6303 feet to over 14000 feet. Zachary initially ranked at position 532 but saw shifts in ranking as the terrain steepened, ending in 1100th place overall. Key splits include conquering the Top of W's reaching 7934 feet with a split pace of 20:07 min/mile. Another noteworthy segment was between Barr Camp and A-Frame, where despite the increasing elevation, Zachary maintained effort through a challenging split of 29:52 min/mile. His final 0.53 miles were completed at 35:16 min/mile. The performance shows consistency and grit. Future races might focus on maintaining pacing strategies as altitude gains further to capitalize on his ability to start strong.