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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Dan Yarmer #731 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 on Pikes Peak Dan Yarmer completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 4:22:09, covering 13.36 miles with an average pace of 19:37 per mile. At 49, he finished strong in the highly competitive O45-49 division, placing 46th out of 2049 participants overall. His performance was consistent, showing a steady climb in ranks from initial placements to the final standings, ending 568th overall. His splits reveal an initial fast pace at Ruxton with a 9:01 mile, gradually adjusting throughout the ascent. Notably, his pace decreased significantly in the final miles above the tree line: from 26:12 per mile at A-Frame to 27:18 per mile at the finish, indicative of the demanding elevation gain to 14,061 feet. A goal for future races could be maintaining a steadier pace in the high-altitude sections, maximizing energy conservation and efficiency under challenging conditions.