Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brittany Williams #1619 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 with Room to Climb Brittany Williams completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:53:30, covering 13.36 miles with an overall pace of 26:27 min/mile. Starting strong from the low 6000s in elevation, she maintained a noticeable stride as she reached Ruxton in 4:48 with a brisk 11:10 min/mile pace. By Hydro Street, her split slowed to a 15:01 min/mile, reflecting her adaptation to the rising elevation of 6649 feet. As Brittany advanced toward the summit, the increase in altitude presented the expected challenges. Between Barr Camp and A-Frame, her pace varied significantly from 17:25 min/mile to 35:54 min/mile, coinciding with altitudes reaching over 11,000 feet. Notably, her effort improved relative to competitors when reaching the 1.5 miles to go mark, where she moved from 1479th to 785th overall. Ending strong with a finish at 14,061 feet, Brittany's analysis suggests pacing on inclination increases as a potential focus area.