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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Steven Kim #637 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance Across High Altitude Splits Steven Kim, competing in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completed the half marathon with an elapsed time of 3:42:32. His average pace was 16:39 min/mile over a challenging 13.36-mile course starting at 6303 feet and reaching 14061 feet. He finished 234th out of 2049 participants, placing 36th in his age division. His race journey saw varied pacing, with initial strong splits at Ruxton (8:02 min/mile) eventually tapering off, particularly noticeable in the higher altitude segments. Throughout the race, Steven demonstrated noteworthy consistency, maintaining a steady position in the top third after a smooth climb past Hydro Street. He locked into the top 200 from Barr Camp onward, with minor fluctuations before finishing. His pacing above tree line displayed determination, especially during the last 0.5257 miles, where he maintained a 22:04 min/mile despite the summit's altitude challenges. For future races, focusing on sustaining earlier speeds could yield positive results.