Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jim Rudolph #388 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 in High Altitude Terrain Jim Rudolph completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:05:21, covering 13.36 miles with an average pace of 18:21 min/mile. Notably, he secured the 20th position in his age division (50-54) among 2049 participants. His race began strongly, advancing from a starting position in the 70s in his division to as high as 8th mid-race and settled into the 20th position by the finish. Analyzing his pace, Jim maintained a varied pace throughout the run, starting with an impressive pace of 8:26 min/mile at Ruxton. However, progressively slowing as the course ascended past the tree line, a 29:24 min/mile pace was recorded in the last half mile. Suggesting strategies to manage pace during steep climbs can be beneficial to maintain performance in future races, particularly in elevated sections where the pace significantly slowed.