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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tara Neely #1784 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 Performance on Pikes Peak Tara Neely completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 6:10:07, covering the 13.36-mile distance at an overall pace of 27:42 min/mile. Starting at 1629th place overall, Tara climbed steadily through the ranks, ultimately finishing 1510th out of 2049 participants. Noteworthy was her performance through the initial stages, improving from 85th to 75th in her division. Her split performance highlights a consistent effort, particularly impressive from "7.8 Summit" to "Barr Camp," where her split pace improved to 17:20 min/mile. The final 2.5 miles present an area where pacing became more challenging, ranging from 29:43 to 38:18 min/mile. Given the ascent, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace during these high-altitude, steeper sections may enhance future outcomes. Overall, Tara's performance demonstrates resilience and a promising upward movement across various split phases.