Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sheri Nicholls #1352 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Remarkable Perseverance on Elevating Terrain Sheri Nicholls' completion time for the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon was 6:29:32, with an overall pace of 29:09 min/mile. She impressively placed 10th in her F65-69 division, showcasing her perseverance throughout this demanding course. Sheri started strong with a 12:32 min/mile pace at the first split, quickly adapting to the ascending elevation at Ruxton (6,355 feet). As the elevation intensified, Sheri's splits progressively slowed, notably above the tree line at the "1 Mile To Go" marker, where she clocked a pace of 44:12 min/mile at an elevation of 13,330 feet. Despite these challenges, Sheri maintained steady focus, reaching the finish line at 14,061 feet with a 44:33 min/mile pace. A suggested area of focus for future races could be strategizing slow-downs in high-altitude stretches to sustain energy for the final miles. Excellent effort on a formidable ascent!