Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Thomas McNally #1564 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Improved Performance at High Elevation Thomas McNally demonstrated progress in his recent participation in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. He finished the half marathon with an elapsed time of 5:59:15, showing a reduction of 7 minutes and 18 seconds from his previous race in 2024. His pacing improved to 26:53 min/mile from 27:26 min/mile the year before. Notably, even with 53 more participants in the field compared to last year, McNally maintained a consistent performance ranking 926th in his gender this year. Analyzing his splits, McNally started strong with a 11:04 min/mile pace by Ruxton but gradually slowed down, hitting a 35:16 min/mile pace at the finish line. Despite these challenges, his overall position at various checkpoints indicates consistent effort until the finish. Notably, he improved significantly at the "1.5 Miles To Go" point, moving up to 806th place. Focusing on maintaining pace from the start through key checkpoints like Barr Camp and A-Frame might further optimize his future performances.