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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nacho Alvarado #668 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 through Elevation Nacho Alvarado completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:23:40, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. His average pace was 19:44 minutes per mile. Starting strong, Nacho kicked off at 9:56 min/mile for the first 0.43 miles at Ruxton. As expected, his pace gradually slowed as he progressed through the course, particularly after reaching high altitudes. The most notable pace decrease occurred from A-Frame, where his split pace hit 25:21 min/mile, continuing to decelerate to 30:29 min/mile by the finish line at an elevation of 14,061 feet. Despite the challenges of increasing elevation and fatigue, he improved his positioning in the 35-39 age division from start to finish, ending 75th in his division, demonstrating consistent resilience. To further enhance performance in future races, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace in the latter stages could benefit overall time.