Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ashley Knutson #1725 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 a Strong Finish Ashley Knutson demonstrated impressive consistency and endurance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. The race spanned 13.36 miles with an elevation climb from 6,303 feet to 14,061 feet. Ashley completed the race in 5:43:20, improving her previous time of 5:54:29 from the 2024 event by over 11 minutes. Her overall pace was 25:41 min/mile, showing a marked improvement from last year's 26:32 min/mile. Notably, she started strong with a 9:05 min/mile pace to Ruxton at the 0.43-mile mark but understandably slowed in the high-altitude final miles. Throughout the ascent, Ashley's splits highlighted a notable mid-race surge, particularly between the 6.05-mile and 7.91-mile marks, where her pace improved to 15:40 min/mile. The ascent from the base to Barr Camp showed a strategic approach to the steeper, more challenging sections. Continuous focus on maintaining pace in high altitude sections could yield further gains. Consistency and resilience were key factors in her performance.