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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: John Studebaker #663 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 in Top Elevation Challenge John Studebaker completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:55:39 over 13.36 miles, achieving an impressive pace of 26:37 minutes per mile. His overall placement was 1413 out of 2049 participants, and he improved his position within his division, placing 50th. Compared to his previous race in 2024, John demonstrated remarkable progress, shaving off over 42 minutes from his prior time of 6:37:47. John showed consistency in his race strategy, specifically maintaining his position during significant course challenges like the ascent from Barr Camp and the final, high-altitude miles. For instance, his time from Barr Camp to Bottomless Pit saw a split pace of 27:43, indicating resilience at higher elevations. The steeper portions saw reduced pace, notably the final 0.5257 miles, which took 27:41 with a pace of 52:41. Evaluating these segments could provide insights into pacing adjustments for elevated segments in future races.