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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tracy Collier #1854 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb at Pikes Peak Tracy Collier completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:53:58, navigating the 13.36 miles. Her average pace throughout the event was 26:29 min/mile. Notably, Tracy's positions varied, starting at 1018 overall and finishing at 1399 out of 2049 participants. Within her age division, she consistently ranked around mid-pack, finishing 76th among women aged 40-44. Tracy demonstrated strength in the early splits, including a brisk start to Ruxton at 10:56 min/mile. While her pace was variable, she managed to maintain a steady climb despite the increasing elevation and the challenges of altitude. In the last 0.5257 miles, she navigated a steep climb to the finish at 47:19 min/mile, indicative of the demanding final stretch. Future endeavors could focus on maintaining a consistent pace through the middle portion to manage fatigue more efficiently.