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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Colin Gallagher #254 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 to Finish at Pikes Peak Ascent Colin Gallagher from Colorado Springs showed a determined approach in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with a finish time of 4:21:16 over a distance of 13.36 miles. His overall pace was 19:33 minutes per mile, ranking 556th out of 2049 participants. Notably, he advanced from an initial position of 1555 to 556th by the race's end, demonstrating resilience and consistency amidst challenging conditions and elevation. Colin's early 8:54 minute mile pace at Ruxton set a brisk tone, positioning him well at 526th overall. As the elevation increased beyond the tree line, pace adjustments were evident with Colin taking 28:12 for the final 1.05-mile segment. This segment at 14,061 feet elevated his standing to 54th place in the O40-44 division. Maintaining a steady pace in the middle sections could enhance future performances, helping capitalize on early momentum.