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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sarah Cupples #1593 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance, Strong Ending Sarah Cupples from Henderson, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:30:32. Navigating the 13.36-mile course at an average pace of 24:44 min/mile, she finished 59th in the F30-34 age division. Throughout the race, Sarah maintained consistent pacing despite the increasing elevation. Notably, she started strong with an 11:07 min/mile pace at the Ruxton section and displayed endurance as she climbed. Her split at the "1.5 Miles To Go" section saw a remarkable jump, improving her position to 30th place in her division briefly. Even in the taxing final miles above the tree line, she maintained a steady pace. Her performance reflects a consistent ability to manage pacing over varied terrain and elevation changes. Future focus could involve pace evenness and tactical positioning to enhance her competition within the field.