Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Amanda Wood #1253 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 Strategic Splits Amanda Wood completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an official time of 4:46:11, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 21:25 min/mile. Starting the race ranked 1273 overall and 63rd in her division, she effectively improved her position, finishing 824th overall and 31st in the F30-34 division. Amanda's performance was marked by a strong start, quickly advancing to 786th overall by the "Top of W's" checkpoint. Her pacing strategy was notable, especially managing an impressive 13:16 min/mile at Barr Camp (7.91 miles in) despite increasingly challenging conditions. The climb beyond No Name Creek saw a considerable slowdown, peaking with a 35:16 min/mile split to the finish. This progressive deceleration, especially after Bottomless Pit, aligns with the demanding altitude and slope gradient increase. Amanda's splits reveal her strength in the mid-section of the race and an opportunity to maintain momentum in the final ascent.