Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Christopher Thomas #891 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Climb to the Finish Line Christopher Thomas completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:41:14 over a 13.36-mile course, maintaining an average pace of 21:03 min/mile. Throughout the course, which spans significant elevation gain, Christophers' steady ascent is evident. At the Ruxton split (0.43 miles), his pace was a brisk 11:05 min/mile. This slowed to a 31:36 min/mile pace at the finish, showing the affects of the steeper and more challenging altitude. Christopher began in the 91st position within his division and demonstrated progress, achieving a peak position of 58th at the Bottomless Pit (mile 8.77) before finishing at 71st in the O45-49 category. Notably, from the start to the Top of W's, he moved up over 500 overall positions. While perseverance is evident, analyzing and strategizing approaches for high-altitude sections could further refine his performance in future events.