Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Keisuke Hotta #869 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 with Consistent Effort Keisuke Hotta completed the challenging 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:50:06. For a distance of 13.36 miles, he maintained an elapsed pace of 26:12 min/mile. Starting strong at Ruxton with a 9:47 min/mile pace over 0.43 miles, Keisuke ascended from 6303 to 14061 feet, navigating significant elevation changes that impacted his pace over the course. Notable segments included a solid pace of 17:59 min/mile from 7.91 miles to Barr Camp. As he approached the top, split paces slowed, such as a 49:41 min/mile pace from Bottomless Pit to A-Frame. The last mile was particularly challenging with an increased pace of 36:06 min/mile. Keisuke's positioning improved progressively, regaining ground near the 1.5-mile mark with 49th place in the O50-54 division. Emphasis on elevation-specific training could optimize endurance in future runs at high altitudes.