Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Vicente Sanz Yanez #362 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start and Strong Finish Vicente Sanz Yanez completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in an elapsed time of 4:10:59, maintaining an overall average pace of 18:47 min/mile. Starting strong, Vicente reached the Ruxton checkpoint with an impressive split pace of 7:22 min/mile, making a significant advancement in the rankings early on. At the Top of W's, with a time of 40:36, Vicente secured the 269th spot overall, demonstrating a noteworthy performance through the intermediate stages. In the final stretches, as the course elevation approached its peak, Vicente maintained a steady effort, finishing in 467th place overall out of 2049 participants. The encouraging climb from 430th at A-Frame to 414th by the time Vicente passed the "0.5 Miles To Go" mark shows the ability to pace well and maintain resilience. Focus on acclimating to high-altitude conditions can be beneficial for future endeavors. Solid effort overall!