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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jessica Burke #51 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Consistent Climb Strategy Jessica Burke, age 44 from Castle Rock, CO, delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. Finishing the challenging half marathon with an elapsed time of 3:28:01, Jessica maintained a steady pace of 15:34 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. She secured 28th place in the female category and notably stood out in her division, finishing 2nd among females aged 40-44 out of 2049 total participants. Jessica strategically handled the race's demanding elevation gain, with key highlights showing her persistence. She started strong, reaching the Ruxton split (0.43 miles) with a pace of 6:57 min/mile, and exhibited consistent energy throughout the initial climbs. As anticipated, the latter stage, particularly past "Bottomless Pit," saw her pace adjust with a 17:59 min/mile, typical for the altitude challenge. Her division placements remained impressive with 2nd place maintained from "No Name Creek" to the finish, reflecting a successful race execution.