Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kristen Loose #805 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Pace Improvement Despite Altitude Challenges Kristen Loose completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:13:46, marking a noteworthy improvement from her previous time of 4:27:19 in 2024. This results in a stronger pace of 18:59 min/mile, compared to last year's 20:00 min/mile. Kristen finished 490th overall out of 2049 participants and secured the 113th position among female runners. Analyzing her race splits, Kristen started at elevation 6303 feet, progressing to the finish at 14061 feet. She demonstrated consistent pacing with notable improvement, especially from the "Hydro Street" to "Barr Camp," with split paces improving from 11:48 min/mile to 16:27 min/mile. While the altitude affected pace in the final miles, Kristen maintained endurance and strength, finishing the ascent at the elevation of 14061 feet. Continuing to harness early-race energy can further refine performance in future events.