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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Nathan Lang #1347 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steadier Completion on a Steep Ascent Nathan Lang participated in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the 13.36-mile course in an elapsed time of 5:18:40, with an elapsed pace of 23:51 min/mile. His performance placed him 1157th out of 2049 participants. The ascent from an elevation of 6303 feet to 14061 feet highlights the race's intensity. Notably, Nathan's pace during the last section was 37:09 min/mile, reflecting the significant challenge presented by the increased altitude and steeper gradient. Compared to his 2024 race, Nathan's overall time increased by 7 minutes and 35 seconds. However, he demonstrated consistency in position within his division, placing 100th in both 2024 and 2025, amidst an even larger field this year. Starting strong, Nathan was 25th in his division at the start line. Focus on pacing strategies at higher altitudes could result in improved times, especially in the sections that saw slower paces.