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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Elizabeth Courtney #2008 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progression with Strong Finish Elizabeth Courtney achieved an impressive finish in the demanding 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, completing the course with an official time of 4:51:16. Starting at a brisk pace of 10:19 per mile in the initial Ruxton segment, her performance remained steady through sections like No Name Creek (20:10 min/mile) and 7.8 Summit (17:52 min/mile). As elevation increased, her pace naturally slowed, yet she maintained consistent progress. Her race strategy resulted in an overall placement of 892 out of 2049 participants, highlighting her strong performance in the female group as she placed 257th. Elizabeth began in her division at 67th and advanced to finish 41st in F30-34. The challenging final miles above the tree line featured a slower pace, yet she upheld her strategic racing, finishing the last half-mile at a pace of 29:01 min/mile. With a consistent and persistent approach, Elizabeth executed an outstanding performance on this high-altitude course.