Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Grant #1692 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent With Endurance Highlighted Jennifer Grant completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering 13.36 miles with a total elevation gain of approximately 7,758 feet. She clocked in at 4:56:30, resulting in an average pace of 22:11 minutes per mile. Of the 277 females in her gender category, Jennifer placed 277th and secured a commendable 37th in the F45-49 division out of numerous participants. Her race started strong with a split pace of 11:50 at Ruxton, but understandably slowed with altitude gain. Her performance on the steep climbs is noteworthy, especially the demanding segment from A-Frame, where she sustained her progress despite challenging conditions. The final miles saw her maintaining resilience. While Jennifer's split times increasingly slowed, this indicates her ability to manage energy on this high-altitude course. Enhancing training focused on elevation and high-altitude conditioning could be beneficial for managing the challenging ending miles and further improving results.