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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Damian Guerra #736 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb Amid Challenging Elevation Damian Guerra completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 3:58:04 with an average pace of 17:49 per mile. The demanding course spanned 13.36 miles with an altitude gain from 6,303 to 14,061 feet. Damian ranked 346th overall in a field of 2,049 participants, achieving 273rd in the men's category and 47th in his age division (35-39). He started strong, improving his placement significantly within the first stages; moving from 1,196th to 747th by Ruxton mile and further to 549th at Hydro Street. His pace was most efficient early on, particularly at the Ruxton segment, with a 9:30 min/mile split pace. Damian battled the increasing elevation and fatigue, managing to maintain position ahead of many peers throughout the ascent. In the final stretches, the average pace slowed in the high-altitude terrain, peaking at over 24 minutes per mile by the finish line. Consider focusing on managing late race pacing as altitude peaks.