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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sarah Carter #90 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Outstanding Performance on a World-Class Ascent Sarah Carter achieved an impressive first-place finish in her gender and age division in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, covering 13.36 miles with an elapsed time of 2:46:49. Her calculated pace for the entirety of the race was 12:29 minutes per mile. Starting at an elevation of 6303 feet, she climbed steadily to end at 14061 feet, navigating through several challenging split sections. Notably, Sarah started at 18th place in her gender but made substantial progress, moving up to become the first female finisher as she approached elevations over 13,000 feet. Her consistent improvement throughout the race is evidenced by the variances in her split paces, where she performed exceptionally well on steeper segments like the "7.8 Summit" with a pace of 10:53 and the "Barr Camp" section at 10:45. Despite the demanding final stretches, Sarah maintained focus and efficiency, securing dual victories for her gender and division overall.