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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Maria Rose #1889 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance Up High Maria Rose from Colorado Springs completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an impressive effort, finishing in 5:36:19. Her overall time places her 1287th in a field of 2049 participants. In the female category, she was 434th, while in her age division of F25-29, she secured the 52nd spot. This race saw a measured pace of 25:10 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Starting strong, Maria's pace at Ruxton was a nimble 10:28 min/mile over the first 0.43 miles. However, as the course progressed and the elevation increased, her pace adjusted accordingly, culminating in a steady ascent of 38:38 min/mile at the finish line, located at an elevation of 14,061 feet. Notably, her overall placing improved significantly around the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark, moving her to the 694th position. Continued focus on elevation training could reinforce her consistent pacing in future high-altitude races.