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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Hannah Bailey #29 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Yet Challenging Ascent to the Peak Hannah Bailey completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in a commendable 4:16:25, covering 13.36 miles with an average pace of 19:11 min/mile. She showed commendable endurance in a field of 2049 participants, placing 516th overall and 125th among female participants. Notably, she finished 14th in her division, F25-29. Hannah started strong with impressive splits, such as a 3:49 (8:53 min/mile) pace to Ruxton and sustained competitive energy through Hydro Street with a 10:27 min/mile pace. Her endurance was evident when she briefly leaped to 290th overall at the 1.5 Miles To Go marker. Though pace slowed above the tree line—understandable at such elevations—Hannah maintained focus and consistency. Consider practicing higher altitude workouts to enhance endurance for future high-elevation sections. Nonetheless, her performance showcased strength and perseverance throughout the ascent to 14,061 feet.