Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Julie Kramek #1545 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress on a Challenging Ascent Julie Kramek completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in an elapsed time of 5:33:43, covering a distance of 13.36 miles with an average pace of 24:58 min/mile. Starting strong, she maintained a steady early pace of 10:36 min/mile at the Ruxton split. As the elevation increased and the trail became steeper, her pace understandably slowed, with the most significant deceleration occurring after the Barr Camp checkpoint, where her pace dropped to 25:41 min/mile. Despite the grueling conditions above 10,000 feet, Julie demonstrated commendable endurance, hitting a split pace of 40:19 min/mile at A-Frame (11,933 feet elevation). The altitude evidently posed a challenge in the final stretch, as she navigated the last mile with a split pace of 33:14 min/mile. Although the final split's pace at the finish was 35:29 min/mile, Julie successfully persevered to the summit at 14,061 feet. Maintaining consistent training with a focus on high-altitude acclimatization could be beneficial for future events.