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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Eric Koenig #233 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Stellar Elevation Gain Performance Eric Koenig completed the demanding Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an impressive elapsed time of 2:58:45 over a distance of 13.36 miles. Starting from a mid-pack position of 1074th overall, Eric climbed the ranks quickly, achieving a pace of 7:03 min/mile at the Ruxton split and moving dramatically into the 95th position overall. Throughout the grueling ascent, Eric maintained a steady pace, notably reaching the 7.8 Summit with a split pace of 11:14 min/mile. His persistence in the closing miles is commendable, finishing 48th overall and 6th in the competitive 35-39 age division. Especially noteworthy was his transition from Barr Camp to the finish, as he strategically kept an average pace of 17:05 min/mile despite climbing from 12,298 to 14,061 feet in altitude. This event demonstrated his resilience and ability to adapt to steep and high-altitude conditions. Consider maintaining a consistent strategy across future races to optimize efficiency further.