Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Russell Cox #819 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 Through Elevation Gains Russell Cox completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:54:52 for the 13.36-mile distance. Starting strong with an initial split pace of 9:34 per mile at Ruxton, his placements improved rapidly in the early sections, rising to 680 overall by Hydro Street. Despite the significant challenge of the uphill ascent, Russell managed to maintain a strategic effort throughout, showing persistence and strength in sections where others might struggle. As he reached the higher elevation segments beyond Barr Camp, his pace expectedly slowed to 35-minute miles near the finish. Notably, Russell managed to improve his relative position between 1.5 miles to go and 1 mile to go, rising to 453rd from 802nd. As he crossed the finish at the summit elevation of 14,061 feet, his overall position was 937th out of 2049 participants. The performance highlighted endurance with strengths in early race positioning and mid-race perseverance. Focusing on pacing strategies in high-altitude segments could further enhance his performance in future events.