Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tim Howe #1346 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 Opportunities for Refinement Tim Howe completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 6:00:00, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. His overall pace was 26:56 min/mile, ranking him 1440 out of 2049 participants. Noticeably, he had a time difference from last year's race of approximately 10 minutes slower. Despite the challenging conditions, Tim maintained consistency in placements, standing at 930th for overall gender and 118th in his age division (45-49). A closer look at Tim’s splits shows a remarkable pace at Ruxton (9:38 min/mile), showcasing his potential in the initial stage of the race. However, the pace slowed significantly in the high-altitude sections. At A-Frame (4:04:41 elapsed time), his split pace dropped to 41:59 min/mile, highlighting the altitude's impact. Focusing on high-altitude training could enhance performance in the more challenging upper sections of the course. The stabilization of pace between "1.5 Miles To Go" (43:28 min/mile) and "Finish" (38:48 min/mile) suggests Tim's stamina held well toward the race end.