Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Matt Miller #2073 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort and Strong Finish at High Altitude Matt Miller completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a time of 5:46:59. His average pace was 25:58 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Notably, he ranked 55th in the O20-24 division out of 2049 total participants. Matt started strong, holding 21st place in his division at the Start and maintaining a competitive pace at Ruxton with a split pace of 9:35 min/mile. He faced challenges at the Hydro Street segment, where his pace dropped to 14:59 min/mile, but he demonstrated consistent effort throughout the ascent. As Matt reached the higher altitudes, his splits slowed, but he pressed on. From the "2 Miles To Go" mark with a 37:29 min/mile pace, he pushed through to cross the finish line at a 39:43 min/mile pace. His performance at various checkpoints indicated solid endurance, especially given the increasingly steep and elevated conditions. For future races, sustaining pace during mid to late stages will further enhance his performance.