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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Erin Bonthron #79 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Resilience on Pikes Peak Ascent Erin Bonthron, 34, from Aurora, CO, exhibited impressive endurance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, completing the race in 4:48:39. This translates to an average pace of 21:36 min/mile over the 13.36-mile journey. Early on, Erin demonstrated strong momentum with a fast start, clocking an 8:26 min/mile pace at Ruxton. However, as the elevation increased to 14,061 feet by the finish, the pace understandably slowed to 29:12 min/mile. Comparing this year’s performance to the 2024 race, Erin’s pace shows a slight change. The elapsed time increased from 4:10:30 last year, reflecting the tough conditions faced in the final, high-altitude miles. Erin's high placements early on, such as 389th overall at Ruxton, highlight a strong initial push in the competitive field. In the future, focusing on maintaining consistency across all elevation splits could further enhance overall performance.