Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Andrew Weeks #947 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 Shows Improved Strategy Andrew Weeks completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:32:52, showing a notable improvement from his previous time of 5:37:32 in the 2024 race. This race's pace was 24:54 per mile, compared to the prior pace of 25:15 per mile, reflecting a more strategic and consistent performance. Starting strong, Andrew moved from 1487th at the start to a season-best 673rd place by Hydro Street, showing a substantial gain early in the race. In the latter stages, particularly from Barr Camp onwards, fatigue from the challenging terrain became apparent as his paces slowed, such as a 42:13 pace to Bottomless Pit. Despite dropping positions, Andrew maintained a strong effort to reach his highest elevation at 14061 feet. His race strategy was effective in the early phases, but the higher altitude splits indicate an area to focus on for maintaining a more consistent tempo to the finish.