Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brad Eissler #1353 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress Upward Brad Eissler completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5 hours, 9 minutes, and 13 seconds, covering the 13.36-mile course with an average pace of 23:08 minutes per mile. He moved swiftly from Wheaton, IL, demonstrating steady progress despite the formidable challenge of climbing from 6,303 to over 14,000 feet. Notably, Eissler began the race in 786th overall position but adjusted his pace strategically through the event, finishing 1,067th among 2,049 participants, placing 96th in the 45-49 age division. Starting with a strong pace of 10:18 per mile at Ruxton, Eissler managed to maintain resilience as the elevation increased. The climb to Barr Camp saw a paced slow down, yet he maintained his rhythm with a 19:48 per mile split time. As the trail's elevation peaked, the final mile presented a significant challenge with a pace of 35:10, yet he maintained placement momentum, finishing in a respectable mid-field position in his division.