Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ryan Kertis #1203 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Pacing Through Steep Ascent Ryan Kertis completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:44:25 over a distance of 13.36 miles, maintaining an overall pace of 21:17 min/mile. He placed 80th in his division for ages 40-44. His start was strong, quickly advancing from 1327th overall at the start to 579th by the first split at Ruxton. His early split pace was 9:04 min/mile, indicating strong initial momentum. As the course progressed, Ryan's pace naturally slowed with the increasing altitude and steep elevation gain. For instance, during the section from A-Frame to 2.5 Miles To Go, his split pace gradually increased to as high as 31:33 min/mile. Notably, Ryan maintained a relatively constant placement against gender and division peers. Ryan's consistent effort at maintaining a steady pace, despite a challenging course profile, is commendable, particularly in the final miles above 13,000 feet where high altitude plays a significant factor.