Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jamison Strahan #1875 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 on Pikes Peak Ascent Jamison Strahan completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in a total time of 6:01:28, covering the 13.36-mile distance at an average pace of 27:03 minutes per mile. This placed him 1453rd overall out of 2049 participants, 937th among male competitors, and 90th in his division (ages 50-54). The challenge of the course, which begins at 6303 feet and ends at 14061 feet, is significant with the final stretch of the race taking place above the tree line where altitude can impact performance. Throughout the race, Jamison moved from 739th place at the start to 1453rd by the finish. Notably, there was a shift in pace and placement after reaching 0.43 miles at Ruxton, indicating a strategic change in effort or experiencing difficulty. His slowest split pace was recorded between 8.77 and 10.29 miles, with a pace of 34:14 per mile, suggesting that this segment posed the most challenge. Despite this, Jamison continued with determination to complete the ascent.