Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Marc Rathmann #456 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement at Pikes Peak Marc Rathmann demonstrated notable consistency at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the 13.36-mile course in 3:54:23, an improvement over his previous time of 3:56:04 from the 2024 ascent. His average pace of 17:32 min/mile shows a slight advancement from the previous year’s 17:40 min/mile. Notably, Marc secured the 8th position in his O55-59 division, consistent with his performance in 2024. With 2049 total participants, he placed 321st overall and 256th among male competitors. Examining Marc's splits, he started strong, completing the initial 0.43-mile Ruxton segment at an impressive pace of 8:27 min/mile. At the "Top of W's," he achieved his best division placement of 6th, with a pace of 14:40 min/mile. Notably, Marc maintained a steady performance through challenging high-altitude sections, achieving peak efficiency in the segment before "1.5 Miles To Go," where he reclaimed 2nd place in his division with a split pace of 25:03 min/mile, suggesting an area for potential strategy refinement in the final miles.