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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Dawie Marx #1304 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Finish at High Elevations Dawie Marx displayed a consistent effort at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a final time of 4:49:07 over the 13.36-mile course, which rises from 6,303 feet at the start to 14,061 feet at the finish. Averaging a pace of 21:38/mile, Dawie's performance saw strategic advancements in placing, moving from 1,470th at the start to 862nd at the finish. He notably improved his division rank from 133rd at the start to 102nd by the finish, which highlights his resilience and perseverance on the ascent. Analyzing the split details, Dawie's first split at Ruxton was rapid at a pace of 10:51/mile, but as expected, the pace slowed considerably while gaining elevation, with the final split averaging 34:35/mile. His ascent strategy showed positive momentum, particularly between the "Bottomless Pit" and "2.5 Miles To Go" sections, where his overall placement significantly improved. Future efforts might focus on maintaining a more consistent mid-range pace.