Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: David Bassett #349 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Climb in Challenging Conditions David Bassett completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in 3:44:43 with an average pace of 16:49 min/mile. Despite a slightly slower time compared to last year's race, where he finished in 3:39:47, David improved his placement significantly within his age division, moving from 21st to 15th place. His overall position this year was 248th out of 2049 participants, which shows consistent performance. David demonstrated strong pacing in the early segments of the race, particularly around Hydro Street with a split pace of 10:49 min/mile. Notably, he climbed consistently, even in the challenging final stretch beyond the treeline, managing to maintain a forward momentum despite paces slowing to 22:31 min/mile towards the finish line. Consider focusing on maintaining a steady pace in the more elevated sections to optimize performance further in high-altitude races like this one.