Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Greg Jones #408 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 Opportunities to Push Pace Greg Jones completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 3:56:38, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 17:42 min/mile. This year's performance represents a slight increase in time compared to his 2024 finish of 3:51:51. Starting strong, Greg advanced significantly from 645th place at the start to 226th at the Ruxton aid station, where he hit an impressive 7:56 min/mile pace over the initial 0.43 miles. Despite a robust beginning, challenges arose in the higher altitudes. The last three miles saw a marked decrease in pace, averaging close to 25:00 min/mile. At A-Frame (mile 10.29), his pace stretched to 22:52 min/mile, leading to a finish at 339th place. Maintaining consistent early splits with incremental improvements towards the end might offer benefits in both pace and final placement. Continuing to build on his strengths while focusing on the latter half's pacing could further enhance future results.