Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kinsey Pingel #1869 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb to the Finish Line Kinsey Pingel completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:59:35, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Her average pace was 22:25 minutes per mile. Out of the 2049 participants, Kinsey finished in the overall 987th position and secured the 21st position in her division for females aged 20-24 out of 21 runners. The elevation climb from the start to finish was significant, starting at 6303 feet and reaching 14061 feet at the summit. Analyzing Kinsey's splits, she demonstrated a strong start, with her initial 0.43 miles recorded at a pace of 10:53 minutes per mile. Notably, she managed to improve her division placement from 35th at the early stage to 17th by the 0.5 miles to go mark. Her pace slowed above the tree line, with the segment between 12.31 to 12.83 miles taking 26:38 minutes, emphasizing the altitude's impact. Focusing on gradual endurance and steady pacing above 10,000 feet could enhance her performance in future races.