Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Christy Kress-Hawker #1943 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 in High Altitude Challenge Christy Kress-Hawker completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 6:33:06. The 13.36-mile race featured an average pace of 29:25 min/mile. Her placement was 1599th overall, 595th among females, and 103rd in the F35-39 division. Starting strong at Ruxton (0.43 miles) with a split pace of 12:50 min/mile, she saw increasing split times as the altitude climbed. Christy faced the toughest segments during the ascent from Bottomless Pit (8.77 miles) to A-Frame (10.29 miles), slowing to a peak split pace of 51:35 min/mile, indicating the effect of fatigue and steep elevation gain. A notable point in her race was the improved split pace at Barr Camp, clocking 19:07 min/mile. Despite challenges, her consistency is evident up the final stretch. An analysis of split times suggests focus on steeper, high-altitude training for future improvements. Overall, Christy's performance shows endurance and tenacity on a demanding course.