Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Amit Bhavsar #1196 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

A Steady Ascent with Tactical Pacing Amit Bhavsar completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 6:02:04, managing an average pace of 27:06 min/mile. Notably, at 53, Amit finished 91st in his O50-54 division among 2049 participants, highlighting his solid performance. His start was marked by a fast-paced opening 0.43-mile stretch at 10:14 min/mile, quickly catching him up to 1090th overall, suggesting a strong initial placement strategy. As he traversed the increasing elevation to the finish at 14,061 feet, Amit maintained his pacing rhythm meticulously. Aman navigated the final 0.9 miles at an elevation above 13,000 feet with a pace of 43:54 min/mile. This demonstrates both effective energy conservation and pacing strategy in extreme altitude conditions. Additionally, Amit’s position adjustments and pacing consistency provide valuable insights into maintaining mental and physical focus during demanding stages. Continued work in high-altitude conditioning might yield even more consistent mid-race splits.