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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Joel Chapman #1926 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 High Altitude Challenges Joel Chapman completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:51:03 over the 13.36-mile course, representing a consistent effort at high altitudes. Beginning the race with a pace of 11:25 min/mile at Ruxton and progressing through several milestones like Barr Camp, Joel faced increasing challenges in the final miles. The varied split paces, such as 15:19 min/mile between 7.8 Summit and Barr Camp, shifted to higher times above tree line, including 44:50 min/mile in the last half-mile to the finish. In terms of overall placement, Joel ranked 1377 out of 2049 participants, with a gender placement of 900 and a division placement of 136. Elevation gain was significant, starting at 6303 feet and peaking at 14,061 feet. Notably, Joel's performance peaked when reaching the 11.84-mile mark, achieving his best division placement position at 1.5 miles to go. Focus on maintaining an efficient pace in high-altitude racing could enhance future outcomes.