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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Scott Branner #1484 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb Through the Challenging Terrain Scott Branner completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 6:26:09, covering the 13.36-mile distance. His average pace was 28:54 min/mile. He finished 1582nd out of 2049 participants overall, ranking 997th in gender and 126th in his age division of 45-49. Scott's ascent showed a notable level of consistency through the initial parts of the climb, starting strong with split paces such as 11:25 min/mile at Ruxton and improving to 15:58 min/mile at Barr Camp. When comparing his performance to the previous year, Scott took more time but faced increased elevation challenges. His per-mile pace reduced in the final stretch, notably jumping from 41:02 min/mile at "2 Miles To Go" to 56:36 min/mile at the finish line. The altitude increases and steep slopes had a pronounced effect. For future races, maintaining momentum past "A-Frame" could enhance his finish time.