Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brandon Sockwell #338 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 a Slightly Increased Pace Brandon Sockwell completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:53:37, covering 13.36 miles at an average pace of 17:29 min/mile. This year's results show a noticeable adjustment from the previous year, where he clocked in 3:35:30 with a 16:07 min/mile pace. The final portion above the tree line presented a tougher challenge, with splits such as "0.5 Miles To Go" clocking a 20:38 min/mile pace. Analyzing the splits, Brandon started strong at "Ruxton" with an 8:14 min/mile pace. However, his pace adjusted as he ascended, with the split "1 Mile To Go" showing a pace of 20:09 min/mile as he approached higher altitudes. His resilience placed him 315th overall, 251st among male participants, and 43rd in his age division. Incremental pace improvements in steeper sections might aid future performances.