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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sean Hopkins #264 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb with Strong Openings Sean Hopkins completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:09:23, maintaining an average pace of 18:40 per mile over 13.36 miles. His performance shone in the early segments, showing impressive stamina, especially at “Hydro Street” where he maintained a brisk split pace of 9:49 minutes per mile. His early standings were noteworthy, moving impressively from 115th in the division at the start to 36th at "Ruxton", though he gradually settled into his eventual division finish of 48th. Sean's resilience above the tree line, especially after the “Top of W’s”, was evident even as climbing became steeper. Although the final stretch saw a significant pace decrease—ranging from 29:03 to 30:35 minutes per mile—he maintained composure amidst challenging conditions. Remarkably, even with these slower late splits, Sean held a strong standing until the finish. Moving forward, a focus on maintaining mid-race momentum could prove beneficial for future races.