Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Samantha Marrier #1858 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Perseverance Through Pikes Peak's Elevations Samantha tackled a 13.36-mile course with an impressive elapsed time of 6:19:25, resulting in a pace of 28:24 min/mile. Notable sections include an initial rapid start at Ruxton with a split pace of 12:02 before gradually slowing due to increasing elevation and challenging terrain. The steepest section, "A-Frame" to the finish, saw significant pace variations, peaking at a challenging 47:31 min/mile in the final segment. Her overall position was 1553 out of 2049 participants, with a gender placement of 570 and a division placement of 97 in F35-39. Samantha's ability to maintain a consistent pace in the early stages pays off but suggests evaluating the pace strategy during the later high-altitude segments could be beneficial. Focus on handling the final three miles where the steepest altitude impacts were felt the most. Additionally, analyzing the significant positions shifts, particularly at "1.5 Miles To Go," indicates potential to refine pace during critical sections.