Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Caroline Corcoran #504 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Improvement and Strong Division Positioning Caroline Corcoran, a 47-year-old from Duvall, WA, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. She completed the challenging 13.36-mile race in 3:29:11, improving her pace to 15:39 min/mile from the previous year's 17:57 min/mile. Caroline finished 4th in her division (F45-49), maintaining a strong position with an overall ranking of 156 out of 2049 participants. This marked considerable progress from her 2024 results, where she placed 6th in her division and 324th overall. Analyzing her splits, Caroline displayed consistent pacing in the early stages, moving from 14th to 2nd in her division by Ruxton. Notable improvements can be seen at higher altitudes; however, there is a visible increase in split times in the last three miles, specifically from A-Frame to Finish, where her pace ranged from 18:20 to 20:36 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining a steadier pace through the ascent's steepest segments could further enhance performance.