Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sean Mannion #2070 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 to 14,000 Feet Sean Mannion, 33, from Longmont, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:00:39. The race covered 13.36 miles, with a consistent average pace of 18:00 minutes per mile. Sean experienced varied pacing with his fastest split at the start from Ruxton to Hydro Street, clocking a 9:30 pace, showing strong initial momentum. The final challenging miles above the tree line resulted in increased split times but maintained control and determination. The ascent to the summit of Pikes Peak revealed the increasing difficulty of the terrain. Sean held a place of 362 out of 2049 total participants, illustrating a steady performance across the varied elevations. Queries at each split frequently showed a fluctuating yet consistent ranking, exemplified at Barr Camp and A-Frame, where Sean maintained significant forward movement. Focused pacing in the initial miles and resilience in the final challenging sections defined this strong effort.