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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: William Hunter #1816 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 Under High Altitude Conditions William Hunter tackled the Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, completing the 13.36-mile course in 7:05:20. His overall pace of 31:50 min/mile reflects the unique challenges of a course that climbs from 6,303 to over 14,000 feet. Compared to 2049 participants, he placed 1635 overall and 70 in his division of men aged 60 to 64. Initially starting strong, he retained an admirable position in terms of field placement, highlighting competitive consistency through different race segments. Throughout the race, William navigated varying elevations, producing split paces that ranged from 12:31 min/mile at Ruxton to 63:37 min/mile near the finish. The segment at "1 Mile To Go" showed a notable pace of 52:43 min/mile, which can suggest improvement potential as elevations reached their peak. Despite the progressively slower splits, William exhibited determination and perseverance, especially during the final, grueling miles above the treeline. Focusing on pace management in high altitude segments could further streamline future performances.