Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: John Hrabovsky #692 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 to the Summit John Hrabovsky executed a strong and steady performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. Starting from an elevation of 6303 feet, John tackled the 13.36-mile course, concluding with a noteworthy time of 4:13:31. He maintained a consistent pace, with an overall average of 18:58 minutes per mile, even as the ascent progressed into the intensely demanding sections above the tree line. Analyzing the splits reveals that John strategically paced himself, moving from 431st in gender position at Ruxton to achieving a ranking of 377th by the finish. Notably, at the 7.8 Summit marker, John recorded a swift split pace of 14:46, which was crucial to holding a strong position early in the race. In the more challenging final miles, his splits showed an expected gradual slowing due to the increase in altitude and steepness. Focusing on maintaining early momentum could yield even stronger finishes in future ascents.