Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tyler Doremus #588 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 Despite High Altitude Challenge Tyler Doremus completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 3:32:03, covering a distance of 13.36 miles at an average pace of 15:52 min/mile. Starting at an elevation of 6,303 feet, Tyler faced a notable gain to 14,061 feet at the finish. Initially positioned 329th overall, Tyler advanced to finish 170th out of 2,049 participants, improving notably in the first 3.2 miles, climbing positions despite increasing altitude. Analyzing the splits, notable time improvement came between Ruxton and Top of W's, where Tyler improved from pace 7:54 to 13:26 min/mile. The final miles, from "1.5 Miles To Go" to the finish, showed a noticeable decrease in pace. This suggests the elevation gain and altitude had a progressively greater impact. Consider strategies to maintain pace in high elevation conditions for future events. Positioned 25th in the O35-39 division, the performance demonstrates impressive endurance and determination.