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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Walker Rudolph #134 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Start and Consistent Finish in High Altitude Battle Walker Rudolph completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an official time of 2:46:26, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. He maintained a steady average pace of 12:27 minutes per mile. Out of 2049 participants, his performance was commendable, securing 25th place overall and 7th in his division for ages 25-29. Walker's initial split at Ruxton was strong, positioning him 23rd overall with a swift pace of 5:57 min/mile. As the race progressed and elevation increased significantly, his pace naturally moderated. Notably, between the last mile and the finish, the pace slightly dipped to a 17:20 min/mile as he tackled the final challenging slopes. Yet, Walker showed great composure, regaining some ground towards the end, climbing from 28th position at the Barr Camp to finishing in 25th. A focus on maintaining split consistency towards the final miles could help him secure an even higher rank in future races.