Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tom McBride #1055 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Strategic Position Gains Tom McBride's performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent shows a well-paced strategy through the challenging course. Tom, hailing from Grand Rapids, MN, completed the half-marathon distance in 4:45:57, navigating a 13.36-mile ascent with an average pace of 21:24 minutes per mile. Starting from the 1551st place overall, he made a considerable push to finish 823rd out of 2049 participants. His place among men saw an impressive climb from 966th to 597th. The splits highlight strong position gains in the initial miles. Tom improved his overall standing significantly at Ruxton, moving up by 521 places. His pace peaked during the second and third stages, maintaining his advancement up the leaderboard. Despite the inevitable slowdown with the increasing altitude and steep slope, he consistently improved in rank. Notably, he jumped from 819th to 442nd at the "1.5 Miles To Go" mark, showcasing his capacity to push through late-stage fatigue on this high-altitude course.