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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Scott Kersten #664 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb with Strong Finish Scott Kersten completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an impressive elapsed time of 5:48:31, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. His average pace was 26:05 min/mile. He placed 48th in his O60-64 division out of 2049 total participants. Starting strong, Scott initially secured the 77th place within his division but climbed the rankings effectively, demonstrating steady progress and resilience over the course. Notably, his pacing was consistent throughout the race, with standout performances on sections like the climb to the "7.8 Summit" where Scott logged a split time of 28:50 over 1.57 miles at an 18:22 pace. Although the final miles above the treeline were challenging, Scott maintained determination and focus, completing the last split with a 43:08 pace. His ability to tackle the increasing elevation and finish strong is commendable. Future races could benefit from exploring pacing strategies in steep sections.