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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jonathan Jenkins #1411 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort in the High Altitude Challenge Jonathan Jenkins completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, covering 13.36 miles with an elapsed time of 5:39:02, resulting in an overall pace of 25:22 min/mile. Notably, he climbed from an elevation of 6,303 feet at the start to 14,061 feet at the finish. His performance placed him 862nd in the Open division. Jonathan began strong, hitting the Ruxton checkpoint with a pace of 10:26 min/mile but encountered slower paces above the tree line, ranging from 28:25 to 42:41 min/mile. At "Bottomless Pit," his pace dropped to 42:41 min/mile, and he finished with a pace of 40:30 min/mile. Despite the challenging altitude and steep terrain, Jonathan demonstrated a commendable effort and steady pace. For future races, consider focusing on maintaining a uniform pace during the steepest segments to improve overall time. Keep up the great work, and continue building endurance at altitude.