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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Stephen Gabris #280 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 with Notable Improvement in Division Rank Stephen Gabris participated in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 3:34:46 for the 13.36-mile distance, resulting in an average pace of 16:04 min/mile. Stephen placed 185th overall out of 2,049 participants, improving to 9th in his division (O45-49) compared to the previous year's 11th place. His performance saw gradual improvement over time, reflected by his ability to maintain reliable pacing despite the course's increasing demand. In comparing to his previous race in 2024, Stephen exhibited a slightly slower overall time by 4 minutes and 1 second but achieved significant progress in his division ranking. The split data shows strategic pacing in the challenging final stretch, maintaining a consistent position and even improving his division rank in the last mile. Stephen’s steady pace and controlled effort in high-altitude sections stand out as key areas that supported his noteworthy division performance this year.