Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Melanie Colletti #1880 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb in High Elevation Race Melanie Colletti completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a total time of 6:32:51, navigating 13.36 miles at an average pace of 29:24 min/mile. She ranked 49th in her division for females aged 50-54. Notably, Melanie started strong, beginning at an efficient pace of 11:34 min/mile in the initial section. Her performance during the elevation changes reveals a calculated effort to maintain consistent pacing despite increasing altitudes and fatigue. Analyzing her splits, Melanie’s pace varied as she ascended, with a noteworthy quick pace of 18:08 min/mile at Barr Camp (7.91 miles, 10,250 feet elevation). The last three miles were particularly strenuous above the tree line, with a slowdown, reflecting the steep slope and high altitude challenges; through the final mile, her average pace was 50:53 min/mile. Future races could focus on enhancing endurance at high altitudes to potentially maintain a steadier pace across those difficult last miles.