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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Cody Baxter #1887 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start, Enduring Finish Above 14,000 Feet Cody Baxter tackled the Pikes Peak Ascent, finishing with an elapsed time of 4:54:47 across 13.36 miles, resulting in a pace of 22:03 min/mile. His performance stood strong, considering the event's peak elevation of 14,061 feet, placing him 936th overall out of 2049 participants. Notably, he ranked 111th in his age division (30-34) and 663rd in open gender. The ascent was gradual, with a promising early pace of 8:48 min/mile at Ruxton, before the climb intensified. As he progressed, Cody's pace adjusted. Between Barr Camp and the A-Frame, the pace increased from 16:28 to 27:53 min/mile, highlighting the steep and challenging elevation. In the final stretch, specifically from "0.5 Miles To Go" mark, he maintained focus, finishing the last segment at 33:43 min/mile pace. Future emphasis could be on mid-race pacing, potentially conserving energy for the challenging final miles.