Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Prashant Deshmukh #1606 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Progress with Improved Consistency Prashant Deshmukh tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon, completing the 13.36-mile course in 5:24:38, an improvement from last year's 5:53:39. This marks a pace improvement to 24:17 min/mile from 26:28 min/mile. Prashant's performance advanced his overall placement from 1309 to 1205 out of 2049 participants. Of note, he moved up in the male age division 50-54 from 71st to 79th place. Analyzing split performance, Prashant demonstrated increased endurance, consistently maintaining his placement despite the course's rising elevation. Notably, his early splits at Ruxton and Hydro Street, paced at 10:54 and 14:14 respectively, set a formidable baseline. Towards the end of the race, the miles hit hardest as the pace understandably slowed to 35:44 at the finish, as is common with additional altitude and fatigue. This showcases his strength and management across varied terrains, and there's potential for further refinement in the final miles.