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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brandon Brito #1201 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistency and Endurance Amidst High Elevation Gains Brandon Brito completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:52:38, covering the 13.36-mile distance at an overall pace of 17:24 min/mile. He faced challenging elevation gains, starting at 6,303 feet and finishing at 14,061 feet, which significantly impacted his pace, especially in the final miles. He began strongly, achieving his fastest split pace of 8:18 min/mile in the opening segment to Ruxton but experienced gradual slowdowns through the race, as expected, especially as he ascended beyond the tree line. His performance was steady, beginning at 394th place overall and gradually fluctuating, finishing in 310th place out of 2,049 participants. Notable splits include a pace of 14:13 min/mile to reach Barr Camp and managing a pace of 19:11 min/mile at the challenging Bottomless Pit section. Although slowing down towards the finish, Brito maintained a consistent rank, performing well in his age division throughout the race. Fine-tuning pacing strategies for high-altitude climbs might further enhance future performance.