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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jason Altenhofen #1354 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Endurance Over Elevation: A Steady Ascent Jason Altenhofen completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:33:03, covering 13.36 miles. His average pace was 20:26 minutes per mile. Starting strong, Jason held the 27th position in his division after the initial stretch. However, as the trail climbed, his position varied, reflecting the overall challenges of high-altitude terrain. A noteworthy section was from Barr Camp, where he maintained a reasonable pace of 16:39 min/mile, demonstrating resilience despite the increasing elevation. In particular, the race's latter sections presented the biggest challenge as the high altitude impacted pace. From "1.5 Miles To Go" to the finish, the pace slowed significantly, with the final segment at 30:23 min/mile. Jason finished 83rd in his division for Open 35-39, among 2049 participants, securing a middle position overall. Consider focusing on pacing strategies specifically for high-altitude end segments to enhance future performance.