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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rebecca Harney #454 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency and Determination on Pikes Peak Rebecca Harney delivered a consistent performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the half marathon in 5:02:14 with an average pace of 22:37 min/mile. Climbing from 6000 to 14000 feet, her early splits demonstrated strong pacing, moving up from a starting position of 1674 to 796 overall by Hydro Street. She maintained a steady pace throughout, stalling minimally in rankings during the critical high-altitude segments. Rebecca began with a swift 9:48 min/mile at Ruxton, slowing understandably as elevation rose. From Barr Camp onward, her splits hovered around or below 30 min/mile, with a notable 32:31 min/mile pace in the final mile, emphasizing the altitude challenge. Her final push placed her in the top 15% of female participants. Focusing on elevating strength and endurance could assist in optimizing performance in the latter stages of similar mountainous terrains.