Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Laurent Cilia #217 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance and Division Win in High Altitude Challenge Laurent Cilia showed impressive endurance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the 13.36-mile course in a time of 3:14:49 with an overall pace of 14:34 min/mile. He placed 99th overall out of 2049 participants, 85th in the male category, and impressively secured the 1st spot in the men’s 45-49 age group. Noteworthy is Laurent's consistency compared to his 2024 race, where he completed the ascent in 3:14:35 and placed 3rd in his division. Laurent's splits reveal a strong start, clocking a 7:35 min/mile pace early at Ruxton. As the altitude increased, his pace naturally slowed, reaching a 20:25 min/mile finish. Compared to last year, his performance at the high-elevation finish improved, moving from a 3rd-place division finish to 1st. Laurent's pacing and strategy adaptation to the challenging end stages of the race reflect his increased strength and strategy. Keep building on this solid foundation for future races.