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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Jonathan Rankin #270 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress and Strong Finish at High Altitude Jonathan Rankin, 31, from Brooklyn, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 3:05:56. Notably finishing 68th out of 2049 total participants, Jonathan demonstrated impressive endurance and consistency across difficult terrain. The event saw him climb from 6303 feet to 14061 feet. His overall pace was steady at 13:55 min/mile. Jonathan's ascent began at a strong pace, with initial splits such as Ruxton at 3:29 (8:06 min/mile) highlighting his early momentum. His pace adjusted significantly as elevation increased, but maintaining endurance, he showed notable resilience. For example, his split from "2 Miles To Go" to the "Finish" saw a careful management of effort, averaging around 16 to 20 minutes per mile. Although splits slowed at higher altitudes, his improvement from positions 820th at the start to finishing 68th overall illustrates wonderful race strategy and execution. For future races, focus on maintaining pace consistency as elevations increase.