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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Caleb Butler #415 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 Despite Elevation Challenges Caleb Butler, aged 26 from Washougal, WA, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 4:10:36 over a distance of 13.36 miles, achieving a pace of 18:45 min/mile. His finishing stats placed him 461st overall out of 2049 participants, 360th in the Open category, and 41st in his division (O25-29). Notable consistency was maintained in the first half, with the split at Ruxton (0.43 miles) showing an impressive 8:25 min/mile pace, escalating through Hydro Street and Top of W's. The demanding course was reflected in elevated splits as Caleb ascended. Key observations include notable pacing challenges post-Bottomless Pit, where the pace decelerated to 23:45 min/mile through A-Frame, and further slowing through the final stretch. Comparing with his previous year's performance (3:49:37 finish), targeting pacing adjustments in the steeper sections may yield improvement. Caleb's determination showed as he navigated high-altitude ascents above the tree line towards the race conclusion.