Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Zachary Johnson #2121 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression with Improved Pace Zachary Johnson completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:52:43, shaving off over 11 minutes compared to his previous attempt in 2024. His pace improved to 21:54 min/mile, nearly a minute quicker than the previous year's 22:47 min/mile. Notably, Zachary demonstrated significant improvement in the initial stages, as evident by his strong positioning at the Hydro Street marker, where he ranked 679 overall. Key performance highlights include the early part of the race, where Zachary quickly gained speed from Ruxton to Hydro Street, reducing his split pace to 10:01 and 11:03, respectively. However, his pace decreased significantly beyond Barr Camp as the elevation rose. In future races, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace in the higher altitude sections, such as between Barr Camp and A-Frame, could be beneficial. Overall, Zachary's improvement in elapsed time is noteworthy and suggests his training is yielding positive results.