Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jeremy Rickard #1504 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start with Notable Gains in Final Splits Jeremy Rickard completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:51:26, covering a distance of 13.36 miles at an average pace of 21:48 min/mile. Despite not racing previously, Jeremy managed to finish 895th out of 2049 participants. His pacing was strategic, initially starting strong and maintaining a consistent effort through the race's early stages. Analyzing the splits reveals Jeremy's initial positions showing a promising start, with noteworthy placement at the first mile. Mid-race, his pace averaged between 17 to 29 minutes per mile, highlighting the effects of the increasing elevation. Impressively, Jeremy made significant gains in the final stretches from "1.5 Miles To Go" to the finish, moving up from 500th to 895th overall. This suggests focused endurance and effective effort management at higher altitudes. Continuing to leverage these strengths could make a notable difference in future high-altitude races.