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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Joe Dougherty #1442 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, Strong Finish Joe Dougherty completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an impressive Elapsed Time of 5:55:12. Covering a Distance of 13.36 miles at an average Elapsed Pace of 26:35 min/mile, he navigated a notable elevation gain from 6303 feet at the start to an impressive 14,061 feet at the finish. Among the total 2049 participants, Joe experienced a progressive improvement in overall placement as he went. Starting at 1687th at the beginning, he moved to 1407th by the finish line, showing excellent perseverance throughout the race. While Joe's overall pace was steady, notable sections included maintaining strong efforts around Barr Camp with a Split Pace of 16:50 min/mile and the final 0.5 miles where he clocked a 36:43 min/mile pace. Despite these enduring conditions, Joe made significant position gains in the second half of the race, highlighting a commendable tenacity and ability to push through high-altitude fatigue. Future events can focus on pacing adjustments for the final summit segment.