Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Maisy Morley #84 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Maisy's Tenacity Shines on the Ascent's Testing Terrain Maisy Morley, a 19-year-old from Juneau, AK, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:52:37 and an average pace of 21:54 min/mile. She placed 8th in her F16-19 division out of 2049 total participants. The ascent from 6000 to 14000 feet meant Maisy encountered a notable challenge, particularly in the race's final miles where her split pace ranged from 27:43 min/mile to 30:59 min/mile. Comparing with her previous race in 2024, her elapsed time increased from 4:03:50, indicating changes in conditions or strategy. Her initial strong start, from the "Start" with a rapid 8:22 min/mile pace, transitioned into a more conservative pace beyond the tree line, such as the section to "Bottomless Pit," where her split pace slowed to 38:00 min/mile. Analyzing these sections can provide valuable insights for future strategies in high-altitude conditions.