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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Eric Brown #1737 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Strong Finish Eric Brown completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:42:56, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an average pace of 25:40 min/mile. His performance showed consistency, with notable efforts in some challenging sections. Starting at an elevation of 6,303 feet, Eric gradually climbed to the summit, exerting his best pace of 9:18 min/mile early in the race at the Ruxton checkpoint, 0.43 miles into the course. Throughout the climb, Eric exhibited resilience with noticeable determination in the final stretch above the treeline, from 12.31 miles to the finish, despite increased elevation and steeper gradients. Reaching the summit at an elevation of over 14,000 feet, his splits ranged from 30:13 min/mile at Barr Camp to 41:00 and 43:12 min/mile near the finish, reflecting the challenging nature of the final ascent segments. Keeping a consistent pace through the middle sections can be a strategic focus for further enhancement in future events.