Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Matt Yoder #1519 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Marked Improvement and Resilience in High-Altitude Ascent Matt Yoder displayed significant progress in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon, clocking an impressive time of 4:56:15. This marked a notable 51-minute improvement from his 2024 performance. Over the challenging 13.36-mile course, his average pace was 22:10 min/mile, substantially faster than the previous year’s pace of 26:00 min/mile. Matt ranked 949th out of 2049 participants overall and significantly improved his divisional placing by finishing at 117th in the O35-39 category. Reviewing the split data, Matt started strong at Ruxton with a 10:31 min/mile, maintaining consistent progress up to Barr Camp. The high-altitude later portions notably tested his endurance as he gradually slowed, with the longest split occurring between "0.5 Miles To Go" and "Finish" at 31:08 min/mile. This highlights a focal point for future optimization, as maintaining steady pacing across increasing altitudes may further enhance his performance.