Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Adam Wesp #392 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistently Solid Up to High Altitude Adam Wesp displayed a noteworthy pace early in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, with impressive placements. Starting strong, he quickly moved up from 1031st to 87th overall at Hydro Street, maintaining an 8:20 min/mile pace. As he reached Barr Camp, he held steady in 122nd overall with his split pace at a solid 13:37 min/mile, demonstrating strength in the middle section of the race. The final stretch, particularly from A-Frame to the Finish, saw a gradual slowdown from a split pace of 19:33 min/mile to the finish pace of 24:34 min/mile at an elevation of 14,061 feet. This reflects the anticipated challenge above the tree line. With a final time of 3:31:48 over 13.36 miles, his placement as 21st in the 20-24 age division suggests opportunities to refine pacing in high-altitude segments, particularly to sustain momentum in the final climbs.