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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Mikayla Hostetler #1086 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish with Steady Progression Mikayla Hostetler delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 3:38:37. Starting at 1716 overall, she made significant progress to finish in 211th place out of 2049 participants. Her pacing varied strategically through the race, peaking early with a split pace of 9:34 at the Ruxton check and consolidating with a consistent middle section. Throughout the race, Mikayla showcased impressive improvements in her division, moving from 67th at the start to finish in 7th place for the Female 25-29 category. This steady progression underscores her ability to maintain focus and adapt to the challenging conditions as she moved up in elevation, ultimately reaching the finish at 14,061 feet. A potential area for improvement might be maintaining pace in the final stretch, where her pace slowed to 20:28 in the last mile. Nonetheless, Mikayla demonstrated great resilience and strategic race execution.