Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jeffrey Snyder #1120 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Room to Ascend Jeffrey completed the Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:55:22, maintaining an overall pace of 22:06 min/mile. Starting strong, he initially reached the Ruxton checkpoint at a swift 9:47 min/mile pace. However, as expected in such a challenging incline, his pace averaged out, experiencing the steepest slow down after Barr Camp at elevations above 10,000 feet. Jeffrey's hardest mile was between 12.31 and 13.36 miles, averaging 29:22 min/mile as he approached the summit. Despite facing significant elevation gain, which inevitably impacted pacing, Jeffrey demonstrated resilience. Progressing from an overall position of 1148 at the start, he moved up to 941 by the finish line, indicating effective pacing and strategic energy distribution. Focus can be given to adjusting pacing strategies and maintaining a balanced effort in the latter segments, particularly from A-Frame summit to the finish, to enhance performance in future high-altitude races.