Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Peter Tonsits #682 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Performance, Gradual Tempo Increase Peter Tonsits completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a time of 4:18:47 over a distance of 13.36 miles, maintaining an overall pace of 19:22 minutes per mile. Notably, Peter showed consistent improvement in his standing, starting in a position of 1411 at the start and moving up to 543 by the finish. In the O60-64 division, he began at 67th place and consistently advanced to secure 15th by the end. The splits paint an interesting picture of Peter's race. His initial split from the start to Ruxton was completed at a pace of 10:31 min/mile, but as the elevation increased to 14,061 feet, his pace appropriately adjusted, culminating at 24:39 min/mile for the last segment. Noteworthy is Peter's ability to maintain or improve his position during challenging uphill segments, particularly from the A-Frame to the finish, where many participants traditionally experience significant slowing. Great job, Peter!