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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Katie Delaney #1508 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: Consistent Effort on Pikes Peak Katie Delaney tackled the Pikes Peak Ascent with a final time of 5:27:55, averaging a pace of 24:32 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course. Starting strong at the initial segment with an impressive pace of 11:37 min/mile at Ruxton, Katie navigated the ascent’s challenges, reaching No Name Creek in 1:27:52 and maintaining a steady effort up to Barr Camp. By the time she reached the Bottomless Pit, the pace understandably slowed to 26:39 min/mile as elevation increased significantly. In the final miles above the tree line, the fatigue and elevation gain were evident as split times shifted to exceed 30 min/mile, finishing at the summit with a split pace of 35:02 min/mile. Katie showed determination, managing to adjust pacing as elevation increased, and her category position improved markedly near the 1.5 miles to go mark. Reviewing pacing strategies for high-altitude sections could aid future ascents as she gains further experience.