Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Laura Klein #716 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 to the Top Laura Klein completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an impressive time of 4:38:41 at the age of 51, finishing 13th in her age division. Covering a distance of 13.36 miles, she maintained an overall elapsed pace of 20:51 min/mile. Laura climbed from a starting elevation of 6,303 feet to the summit at 14,061 feet. Her steady progress is evident from her consistent movement up in ranks, highlighting endurance and determination. Laura's race pace displayed some tactical adjustments along the course. Starting with a strong pace of 9:50 min/mile at Ruxton, she navigated through challenging splits, like a 28:07 min/mile pace at the final stretch, adapting to elevation changes and fatigue. Her early and mid-race positioning, moving from 502nd to 198th among female participants, suggests a well-managed effort. Encouragingly, her top 15 placement in the F50-54 division underscores an adaptable approach to manage increasing altitude and fatigue.