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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kipton Curtis #765 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Climb and Strategic Execution Kipton Curtis completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 4:10:16, maintaining an average pace of 18:43 per mile over the 13.36-mile distance. Starting strong, Kipton moved up from 905th at the start to finish 457th overall, a notable rise. A steady climb was evident, with a significant improvement in placement by 262 positions from the start to the finish. Notably, Kipton ranked 40th in the Male 25-29 category out of 2049 participants. Split times demonstrated a thoughtful pacing strategy, with a quick opening at Ruxton (9:26 min/mile) leading into the progressively challenging course. Consistent pacing between 1.23 miles and 7.91 miles effectively set up the final ascent. Between Barr Camp and the finish, Kipton handled the increasing elevation with splits averaging around 25:26 min/mile in the final miles, showcasing perseverance. To further enhance performance, experimenting with pacing strategies before the intense ascending sections might be beneficial.