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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jessica Parton #735 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Persistent Climb Performance Jessica Parton completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 4:38:25, averaging a pace of 20:50 min/mile. She placed 741st overall out of 2049 participants and 195th among female athletes. Within her division, F35-39, she placed 38th. Jessica maintained a steady performance compared to her previous ascent, where she clocked 4:27:50 at 20:02 min/mile. Jessica started strongly, moving from the 568th position at the start to 404th by the Ruxton section with an impressive pace of 8:30 min/mile. As the elevation heightened, her pace naturally declined, with split times like 29:30 min/mile near the 0.5-mile mark to the finish. The challenging altitude played a noticeable role in the final miles above the tree line, impacting her pace. For future races, focusing on maintaining endurance during the steep sections could potentially lead to improved times. Keep building on your strengths, Jessica!