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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kenneth Lonnquist #1495 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progression at High Altitude Kenneth Lonnquist from Fort Collins demonstrated notable consistency in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent. He completed the half marathon with an elapsed time of 5:58:19, maintaining an average pace of 26:49 min/mile. Kenneth’s overall place was 1428 out of 2049 participants, with a division placement of 127 in the O40-44 category. Compared to his previous year's performance on the same course, he improved his time by over three minutes and his division standing by 12 places, despite challenging conditions at elevations exceeding 14,000 feet. Kenneth started strong at the Ruxton split, where his split pace was an impressive 9:43 per mile. He maintained a steady progression through the early miles, reaching Barr Camp at 2:28:08. The climb past the tree line saw some expected slowing, with notably challenging sections after the Bottomless Pit. His final mile was tackled at a split pace of 45:35, transitioning well through the high-altitude elevation. Focus on pacing and split analysis at higher elevations may provide further improvements in future races.