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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Christopher Ela #798 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb to the Summit Christopher Ela completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:36:34, covering the 13.36-mile course with an average pace of 20:42 minutes per mile. Notably, his placements improved significantly from the start, where he was positioned 1472nd overall, moving up to finish 724th out of 2049 participants. His split times reveal a steady performance, with early gains as he transitioned from the start to Hydro Street. Here, his pace settled from 9:30 min/mile at Ruxton to 10:55 min/mile. As expected, the ascent above the tree line brought challenges, but Christopher managed the climb with determination. Splits from “Bottomless Pit” to “0.5 Miles To Go” saw a gradual pace increase, moving from 22:24 min/mile to 29:56 min/mile, thanks in part to elevation changes and fatigue. The final stretch was tackled with perseverance, reaching the summit finish at an altitude of 14,061 feet.