Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Megan Epperly #512 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort on a Climactic Challenge Megan Epperly completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:17:06 over a distance of 13.36 miles, reflecting a consistent pace of 19:14 min/mile. Given the challenging course's elevation gain from 6,000 to 14,000 feet, it's impressive to note her resilient spirit. Megan finished 127th out of all female participants and 25th in her F35-39 division which had more participants compared to her previous year. Megan's split times show a robust start, where she maintained a strong pace of 8:39 min/mile at Ruxton. Although her pace gradually decreased, reaching 28:10 min/mile by the finish, this reflects the elevation challenge faced in the last miles above the tree line. Compared to her 2024 race performance of 4:09:39, she steadily maintained her focus in this high-altitude event despite a slower 2025 finish. Improving pacing in those final challenging miles could be beneficial for future endeavors.