Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Senne Van Loon #225 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Improvement at High Altitude Senne Van Loon showed impressive consistency and improvement in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the race in 3:09:26 with an average pace of 14:10 min/mile. This is a significant advancement from the previous year’s time of 3:17:12, where the pace was 14:45 min/mile. Starting at 998th place, Senne surged to 136th early on at Ruxton, highlighting an effective race start. A strong middle section saw continued advancement, maintaining a top 75 position from 4.48 miles onwards. Over the final three challenging miles, there was a noticeable slowdown, with split paces ranging from 16:56 to 21:24 min/mile, consistent with high-altitude impacts. Senne executed well from 10.29 miles onwards, holding key positions and finishing 75th overall. A focal point for future races might be refining the pace management in the latter stages, particularly the final mile where the split pace reached 21:24 min/mile. Keep honing those strategies!