Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jason Prunty #470 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb to the Summit with Notable Improvements Jason Prunty demonstrated significant improvement in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. Completing the race in 4:10:55, he shaved off over an hour from his previous year's time of 5:28:51. His average pace improved to 18:46 min/mile from 24:36 min/mile. Consistency in pacing was notable in the early stages of the race, where he maintained a strong position, moving from 326th at Ruxton to 219th at Barr Camp. Noteworthy is his progress in division rank, advancing from 118th in 2024 to 38th in 2025. The final miles above the treeline posed significant challenges. Particularly, his splits from 11.41 to 13.36 miles suggest an increase in split pace, peaking at 32:28 min/mile for the last mile. Focus on altitude adjustment and endurance could benefit future races. Despite the demanding conditions, Jason’s overall improvement reflects commendable adaptability and strength. Further enhancements in maintaining pace at high elevation could yield even greater results in subsequent events.