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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Daryl Fletcher #629 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Remarkable Consistency and Improved Time Daryl Fletcher completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an impressive effort, clocking in at 4:15:48 over the 13.36-mile course. Notably, Daryl improved his overall time by 11 minutes compared to last year's race, showing a consistent and dedicated performance. His pace of 19:08 minutes per mile reflects his ability to adapt to the high-altitude challenges presented by the course. Daryl's race splits indicate intelligent pacing and determination. Starting strong with a 9:05 pace for the first 0.43 miles, he maintained a strategic pace even as the terrain steepened and the altitude increased. At the final leg above 13,000 feet, he showed resilience, completing the last 1.52 miles at a steady pace despite the elevation challenges. Placing 6th in the O65-69 division, Daryl's performance illustrates his capacity to remain competitive in his age group, evidenced by his higher starting position translating to his consistent division placement.