Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nathan Hebenstreit #712 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Steady Splits Nathan Hebenstreit displayed a commendable performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:21:59 over a distance of 13.36 miles, marking a slight increase in elapsed pace to 19:36 min/mile compared to last year's 19:24. Beginning the race strong, Nathan clocked in a swift split of 9:02 min/mile at the 0.43-mile mark but understandably slowed down as the elevation increased to 14,061 feet. Notably, his position fluctuated through the course, beginning in 223rd for gender and concluding at 425th, while finishing 32nd in his division. The final miles proved exceptionally demanding, with the pace slowing to 28:32 min/mile over the last segment. Despite the challenges, his overall standings improved in the latter stages, making a gain from 570th to 566th during the last stretch, showcasing his tenacity and resolve. Continuing to monitor progress in the final high-altitude miles could enhance future performance further.