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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Travis Music #1933 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb Through Altitude Challenges Travis Music completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon, covering 13.36 miles in an elapsed time of 6:15:07. His overall pace was 28:04 minutes per mile. Beginning the ascent at the start line with an elevation of 6,303 feet, each segment saw gradual improvement in rank, moving from 1,084th to a final 1,533rd position overall. Traversing through significant elevation gains, Travis tackled segments with varying split paces, adjusting for elevation and terrain challenges. Notably, Travis displayed resilience in the dense altitude stages above 12,000 feet. The split from A-Frame to 2 Miles To Go spanned an ascent in elevation from 11,933 feet to 12,689 feet, accompanied by a pace shift from 42:20 to 37:19 per mile. While the final stages naturally slowed with a concluding pace just above 40 minutes per mile, these consistent efforts highlight notable tenacity through the most demanding sections of the race. Consider focusing on balance in pacing through flatter segments to gain time advantage in future runs.