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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Charles Snyder #2109 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort and Strong Finish Despite Challenging Conditions Charles Snyder of Monument, CO, completed the challenging Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:33:10, placing 41st in his age division (60-64). The event covered 13.36 miles with an average pace of 24:56 min/mile. Starting strong, Charles was initially positioned 10th in his division at the start, indicating a solid beginning to his race strategy. His pacing maintained consistency through the midsection of the race as he tackled challenging elevation and terrain changes, peaking at an elevation of 14,061 feet by the finish line. Most notable was the shift in his splits. His fastest pace was a remarkable 10:29 min/mile early on, showing an impressive initial push. However, the pace naturally slowed during the ascension phase, especially notable in the last splits above the tree line. The 0.5257-mile stretch to the finish was completed in 20:36, indicating endurance and determination to maintain effort despite high-altitude conditions. Focusing on even pacing throughout could further enhance Charles's performance in future high-altitude races.