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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Daniel Wells #301 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start and Steady Climb Daniel Wells from Colorado Springs successfully completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 3:39:55 over a distance of 13.36 miles. His overall position was 218 out of 2049 participants, with a placement of 172 in the Open category. Daniel maintained an average pace of 16:27 minutes per mile, showing consistent effort throughout the elevation gain from 6303 feet to 14061 feet. Daniel began the race with an impressive early split at Ruxton, clocking 6:44 minutes per mile, which placed him at 75th overall. Despite the altitude's increasing challenge, Daniel managed to hold a solid position, maintaining his pace under 14 minutes per mile until Barr Camp. In the final miles above the treeline, Daniel's pace slowed with increasing elevation but he maintained a steady effort, completing the above-tree-line section efficiently. Focusing on maintaining his early race pace in future events could further enhance overall performance.