Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brandon Parker #904 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort in Altitude Challenge Brandon Parker completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:29:30, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 24:39 min/mile. His overall placement was 1232 out of 2049 participants, and he came in 832nd in the open gender category and 141st in the division 35-39. Compared to his previous race in 2024, his time increased by 28:29, and his overall rank dropped from 890th. Analyzing the splits, Brandon started strong, passing many competitors early on and reaching the first checkpoint, Ruxton, with a pace of 10:29 min/mile. His pace gradually slowed, especially after the A-Frame point at 12,000 feet, where it dropped to 32:25 min/mile. The ascent continued to be difficult, culminating at the finish line with a final split pace of 44:59 min/mile. Despite the slower pace towards the end, maintaining effort through high altitudes is notable. Focusing on endurance training might help in retaining speed in such conditions.