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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Lucas Culver #1721 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Steady Effort with a Strong Finish Lucas Culver, 26, from Monument, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:16:10 over a distance of 13.36 miles. With an average pace of 19:10 per mile, Lucas moved from an initial overall standing of 322 to finish as the 511th participant out of a total of 2049. His steady start proved strategic, maintaining resilience through tougher elevation gains, especially during the last few miles above 12,000 feet. Breaking down key segments, Lucas showed efficient pacing early on, such as a 9:35 pace to Ruxton and maintained competitiveness at the Hydro Street marker with a pace of 10:42. Despite increasing challenges, his pace remained under 30 minutes per mile, even at higher altitudes, completing the last 0.5 miles at an impressive 28:55 pace. Focusing on gaining ground in the middle sections, especially near Barr Camp, can help improve overall results.