Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Stephanie Anderson #502 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Stephanie Anderson's Determined Finish with Noticeable Altitude Slowdown Stephanie Anderson, 46, from Larkspur, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:01:44. She maintained an overall average pace of 18:05 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Her performance placed her 371st overall, 80th among females, and 13th in her age division, F45-49. Of particular note was her energetic start, where she initially ranked 20th overall and achieved notable pacing improvements at stages like Hydro Street, with a split pace of 9:41, and the Top of W's, with a solid 15:24. Stephanie showed potential in early splits but encountered noticeable pacing challenges in the final miles. Above the treeline, at elevations above 12,000 feet, her split times showed increased fatigue: A-Frame to the finish saw a reduction to a consistent pace range between 22:14 and 25:52 min/mile. Focusing on managing altitude and pacing strategies in such sections could benefit future races. Her tenacity in these conditions is commendable and an asset for high-altitude races.