Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Janet Smith #1802 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Resilient Climb to the Summit Janet Smith completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an impressive finish time of 5:20:04, covering the 13.36-mile distance with an average pace of 23:57 minutes per mile. Janet's pace was steady, especially noteworthy considering the elevation change from 6303 feet to over 14000 feet at the summit. Her strongest section was early on, with a 9:59-minute pace within the first 0.43-mile stretch at Ruxton, showing good early momentum. Throughout the race, elevation and fatigue led to a natural slowing of pace, most notably in the last three miles which recorded a significant gain in altitude. In particular, the stretch from the "2 Miles To Go" mark to the finish line, with a high-altitude challenge, saw a pace of about 34:16 minutes per mile. Maintaining focus and adjusting effort effectively in these segments showed determination and readiness for future events. Exploring altitude conditioning could benefit continuing improvements.