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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Katie Barber #1751 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Consistent Effort Katie Barber completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 6:17:07, maintaining an impressive average pace of 28:13 minutes per mile over the 13.36-mile course with an elevation gain from 6,304 to 14,061 feet. Katie maintained a steady pace throughout, managing especially well during the challenging early segments up to Barr Camp, where she achieved a split pace of 16:23. Intriguingly, she started well, with her fastest segment from her starting point to Ruxton, covering 0.43 miles at 11:33 per mile. As expected, the ascent presented challenges in the final miles above the tree line, reflected in slower paces, particularly a 54:42 split pace at Bottomless Pit. Reaching the finish, Katie's gradual deceleration was well-aligned with the course's demands. For future races, consistent pacing from Hydro Street to 7.8 Summit might serve as a benchmark for maintaining momentum over steep segments. Keep honing those uphill strategies!