Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Angie Andersen #1909 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb and Impressive Consistency Angie Andersen completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 5:15:44, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. At 62 years old, she placed 13th in her F60-64 division out of 2049 participants. Starting strong at Ruxton with a pace of 10:38 min/mile, Angie progressively adapted to the increasing altitude, demonstrating notable stamina from Hydro Street at 6649 feet to the Finish at 14061 feet. Particularly impressive was her consistency as she navigated the more challenging, high-altitude sections in the latter part of the race. Though the split pace varied as expected due to elevation gains, from 22:10 min/mile at the Top of W's to 35:48 min/mile by the Finish, Angie maintained a determined pace. Her ability to keep a steady race pace even across the last challenging miles above the tree line highlights her resilience. The split journey showcases areas to build on and enhance her performance for future races, keying in on gradual pace improvements at altitude.