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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Susan Bonthron #1679 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Finish in High Altitude Race Susan Bonthron completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an elapsed time of 5:06:59 and an average pace of 22:58 min/mile. Notably, she secured the 10th place in the F60-64 division out of a total of 2049 participants. Starting strong at Ruxton with a 9:57 min/mile pace for the initial 0.43 miles, Susan encountered altitude challenges, which saw her pace evolve to 34:08 min/mile by the finish at 14061 feet. Early splits indicate a solid performance, staying within the top ranks of her division. From Ruxton to Hydro Street, her pace was commendably 13:12 min/mile, indicating a strategic use of energy on lower elevations. Although altitude began impacting her pace significantly after Barr Camp, she maintained determination, finishing strongly in 1048th place overall. A focus on pacing strategies in the steep sections could enhance future performance.