Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kristin Nauss #976 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Room for Strategic Adjustments Kristin completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:27:07, covering the 13.36-mile distance at an average pace of 19:59 per mile. Her overall finishing position was 617 out of 2049 participants, placing her 154th in the female category and 29th in her division (F35-39). The race began at an elevation of approximately 6,303 feet and concluded at 14,061 feet, requiring significant adaptability to altitude changes. Her pacing exhibited consistency through the mid-race segments, with a notable ability to maintain stable placement. The initial pace at Ruxton was 9:28, but as the elevation increased past Barr Camp, there was a significant shift to a slower pace, culminating in a 25:54 pace in the final segment. Incremental gains can be explored through targeted altitude training and pacing strategies in preparation for future high-altitude events.