Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Madison Sargent #858 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Notable Improvement at High Altitude Madison Sargent demonstrated an impressive improvement in her performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. With an elapsed time of 6:15:48 for covering the 13.36-mile course, her pace improved significantly from 31:12 min/mile in 2024 to 28:07 min/mile within a year. Starting strong with a split pace of 9:11 min/mile at Ruxton, a noticeable change was observed when reaching higher elevations, especially after Barr Camp, where the pace slowed to 43:43 min/mile. Interestingly, Madison climbed over 200 feet in elevation back to back from "A-Frame" (11933 feet) to the finish (14061 feet), enduring a final stretch pace of 50:47 min/mile. Despite challenging elevations, her overall improvement in pacing from the previous year is commendable. Continuing to work on sustaining speed during uphill sections could be beneficial in future races to maintain momentum.