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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Dawn Gruber #2015 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 on an Intense Climb Dawn Gruber finished the Pikes Peak Ascent in 6:10:48, maintaining a steady pace throughout the demanding elevation changes. Starting the race strong, her initial 0.43-mile split was clocked at a pace of 10:40 min/mile with an elevation of 6,355 feet, an impressive start considering the overall climb to 14,061 feet. The increasing altitude and steeper grades naturally slowed her pace, reaching 52:16 min/mile in the 8.77-mile mark at Bottomless Pit, highlighting the substantial challenge of the course's upper sections. The final segment of the race when above the tree line presented its greatest obstacles. Dawn's pace expanded to approximately 36:44 min/mile over the last 0.5 miles, showcasing the course’s demanding nature and the typical effect of altitude on speed. Dawn placed 94th in her division (F35-39) with notable consistency, moving well in challenging conditions. Consider focusing on this perseverance in future high-altitude events to further optimize performance.