Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sarah Gonzales #1795 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Elevation Gains and Strategy Execution Sarah Gonzales, 31, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 6:00:31, covering 13.36 miles from 6,303 feet to a challenging 14,061 feet elevation. She opened with a brisk 10:44 min/mile pace at the Ruxton checkpoint and maintained a steady progression, demonstrating her strategic pacing. However, the pace understandably decelerated, notably at the Bottomless Pit split at 3:10:38 with a 43:38 min/mile pace. Sarah’s overall pace was 26:59 min/mile, positioning her 1445th overall among 2049 participants, and 512th in her gender category. Her strength in reaching the A-Frame section at a 34:33 min/mile pace shows commendable determination. Future focus could be on maintaining consistency during high altitudes above the treeline, as reflected in the last mile’s slower pacing. Solidifying endurance between 10-12.3 miles, while maintaining earlier pacing consistency, might enhance her time in future races. Keep up the excellent effort and strategic focus.