Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Mary Brugge #1805 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Determination in High-Altitude Challenge Mary Brugge completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 6:21:09 over a distance of 13.36 miles, maintaining a steady average pace of 28:31 minutes per mile. Starting strong at the race's onset with a notable early placement of 54th overall, Mary faced the increasing demands of elevation as the course transitioned from 6,303 to 14,061 feet. Noteworthy segments in Mary’s race included her split at Hydro Street, where she maintained a brisk pace of 13:33 minutes per mile. The fastest segment was between Ruxton and Hydro Street at 11:11 minutes per mile, indicating initial strong pacing. As the incline steepened, particularly after Bottomless Pit, pace adjustments naturally followed, such as the 47:22 minutes per mile between Barr Camp and Bottomless Pit. Efforts over the final miles from 1.5 to the finish saw targeted improvements, with a closing segment pace of 36:53 minutes per mile, reflecting Mary's endurance tenacity. Consider honing strategies to tackle altitude challenges earlier for improvements.