Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Andrew Wrist #210 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Andrew Wrist Displays Strong Mountain Tenacity Andrew Wrist completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a time of 3:01:30, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. His average pace was 13:35 per mile. He finished in 55th place overall out of 2049 participants. Notably, he was 14th in the Male 30-34 division, showcasing his standout performance among his peers. Starting off strong, Andrew made impressive gains early in the race, advancing from 1267th at the start to 57th by the first checkpoint at Ruxton with an early mile pace of 6:30. In the later stages above the tree line, Andrew maintained a consistent placing, holding around the top 50 overall. His experience is evident as he sustained a solid position, even amidst the challenging altitude. With a focused effort, he finished with a split pace of 19:41 over the final half mile, indicating endurance in the high-altitude environment. Opportunities exist to strategize pacing for similar elevation-intensive events.