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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Chiara Rose #2099 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency Amid Altitude Challenges Chiara Rose completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an official time of 6:19:58. Her pace averaged 28:26 per mile over 13.36 miles, climbing from an elevation of 6303 feet to 14061 feet. Notable splits include maintaining a steady pace early on with a 12:00 min/mile at Ruxton and 15:02 min/mile heading into Barr Camp. Her position fluctuated slightly throughout but saw improvement between the last mile and the finish, gaining 62 positions from the bottomless pit to 1 mile to go. The split at Bottomless Pit was recorded at a notably high 59:15 min/mile, suggesting a target for focus in future runs. However, Chiara achieved her best division placement during the final stretch, clinching 30th in her division at the 0.5 mile mark to go before finishing 35th. This suggests a strong finish, even as the course reached its zenith, demonstrating Chiara's ability to maintain effort under challenging conditions.