Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kenny Romero #1984 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pace and Formidable Effort through Altitude Kenny Romero completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in an elapsed time of 4:39:11 over a distance of 13.36 miles, achieving an average pace of 20:53 min/mile. Among the O65-69 division, Kenny placed 9th, demonstrating consistent pacing and determination. Notably, during the initial segment at the "Hydro Street" split, Kenny maintained a strong split pace of 12:18 min/mile, showing early race strength. As the course climbed in elevation beyond the tree line, Kenny adjusted to the increasing difficulty. The pace gradually slowed, notably at the "1 Mile To Go" mark with a split pace of 28:02 min/mile, but Kenny displayed resilience by finishing strong. It’s worth focusing on maintaining a consistent pace as elevation increases; targeting slight improvements in the middle sections could yield significant benefits. Overall, a commendable performance considering the altitude challenges and congratulatory signs of endurance throughout the ascent.