Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Rahul Singh #1008 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Progress on Pikes Peak Rahul Singh showcased impressive resilience in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a completion time of 5:09:08 over the 13.36-mile distance, improving his previous time by a remarkable 1 hour. This translated to an elapsed pace of 23:08 min/mile, a substantial improvement from his 27:38 min/mile pace in the previous race. His ascent through elevations reaching 14,061 feet tested his endurance, yet his improved pace consistently pushed him up the ranks, particularly in the O40-44 division, where he came in 100th out of 2049 total participants. Analyzing his splits, Rahul maintained a strong start, ranking 323rd initially, and strategically adapted to the challenging incline, as evidenced by his maintained performance through the first 3 miles before experiencing the naturally slowed progression above the tree line. Notable was his strong approach at key milestones, particularly at "1.5 Miles To Go," where he was positioned 47th in his division, demonstrating effective pacing strategies that maximized elevation gain advantage. Continuing to refine his pacing approach above tree line could yield even more remarkable outcomes in future races.