Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Frank DeLay #1595 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Strong Age Division Performance Frank DeLay from Manitou Springs, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in an elapsed time of 4:48:15, placing 26th in his age division of 60-64. He climbed from the start at 6,303 feet to finish at 14,061 feet, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 21:34 min/mile. Frank demonstrated impressive consistency across various segments, starting strong at a pace of 10:31 min/mile at the Ruxton split. He maintained his position well, especially by the Barr Camp segment, where he dropped his age division rank to 25th. Despite the substantial challenges posed by increased altitude, his pacing remained consistent, with a notable finish where he maintained his position among the top 15 in his division at the significant '1.5 Miles To Go' mark. Focusing on maintaining this consistency could be beneficial for future endeavors.