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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Montana Gottman #643 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance Amidst Tough Elevation Gains Montana Gottman, 26, from Colorado Springs, CO, finished the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:15:57. She maintained a steady overall pace of 19:09 min/mile despite the challenging elevation gains from 6303 feet to 14061 feet. Her start was strong, clocking a split pace of 8:35 within the first 0.43 miles to Ruxton. Montana placed 13th in her division (F25-29) and 122nd in gender out of total participants, showing a solid standings progression from the beginning to the end. Noticeably, Montana's performance at higher altitudes, especially in the last three miles, demonstrated commendable endurance. Her splits above 12000 feet, ranging from 23:20 to 26:36 min/mile, indicate where she might face challenges next time, especially when pacing becomes crucial. Improving on these splits could be beneficial for future high-altitude races. A consistent effort kept her moving steadily, and that's an aspect to continue focusing on.