Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Beth Reid #639 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Notable Pace Improvement and Strong Finish Beth Reid completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an impressive time of 4:12:02, improving her pace to 18:51 min/mile compared to 18:57 min/mile last year. She finished 12th in the F40-44 division. Her performance was consistent and improved in challenging conditions, particularly in the latter stages of the race. Her pace notably decreased in the final mile, pushing through difficult high-altitude conditions with a split pace of 28:25 min/mile. Beth's splits at intermediate points like Ruxton and Barr Camp show she maintained a steady and efficient pace early on, with her best split at Ruxton with 9:39 min/mile. The section between Hydro Street to the Top of W's highlights strong pacing, showing her ability to navigate steeper gradients effectively. Continued exercising on elevation might help refine pace in the final miles above 12,000 feet to further push her performance while maintaining stamina over distance.