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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brittany Powell #1989 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort Amid Altitude Challenges Brittany Powell tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the half marathon course in 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 49 seconds. Brittany maintained an average pace of 30:09 minutes per mile throughout the 13.36-mile race. Starting at 6,303 feet, she ascended to reach an impressive altitude of 14,061 feet at the finish line. Brittany's pace varied throughout the course, with her fastest split of 12:22 per mile at the beginning stretch to Ruxton. The most demanding segment appeared to be near "1 Mile To Go," where the elevation was at 13,329 feet and the split pace registered at 44:05. Noteworthy was her persistence in the final stretch, completing the last 0.5257 miles at a pace of 51:45. Revisiting the pacing strategy for the final miles could be beneficial for handling the high-altitude segments more efficiently in future races.