Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Chandra Sunderhaus #1062 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Consistency with Minor Pace Adjustments Chandra Sunderhaus completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:21:16, maintaining a steady pace of 24:02 min/mile. This year, she placed 27th in her division (F50-54) out of 2049 participants. Compared to her previous performance in 2024 when she completed the race in 5:13:51 with a pace of 23:29 min/mile, she showed a slight increase in overall time and pace this year, dropping from 20th to 27th place in her division. Chandra's strategic progression was evident in the early stages with a strong start at Ruxton (10:30 min/mile pace). Her most significant time elevations came in the final miles above the tree line, notably from "1 Mile To Go" to the finish, with a split pace declining from 27:34 min/mile to 34:42 min/mile as she approached 14061 feet elevation. Future efforts could focus on maintaining a stronger pace during these final segments to optimize performance overall.