Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Joni Yates #1774 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progression to the Summit Joni Yates, 58, from Colorado Springs, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:53:37, covering 13.36 miles. She maintained an average pace of 26:28 min/mile. Initially positioned at 1527 overall and 29th in her F55-59 division at the race start, Joni advanced to 1398 overall and 24th in her division by the finish, showing consistent progress throughout this high-altitude ascent. Analyzing Joni's splits, her pace varied significantly with the terrain and elevation. Notably, she reached the Barr Camp checkpoint at 2:38:14, achieving her fastest pace of 17:14 min/mile at that juncture. The increasing altitude, particularly in the final stretches, saw a marked pace change, with the last split stretch at 45:07 min/mile. Continued focus on pacing strategy might benefit, especially for the most demanding segments above the tree line. This effort demonstrates commendable perseverance and increasing momentum throughout the course.