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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Matt Frye #1371 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb through Challenging Terrain Matt Frye completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 5:48:45, covering a 13.36-mile distance at an average pace of 26:06 per mile. Starting strongly, Matt was in 421st place overall and 37th in his division at the beginning. His pace initially averaged 10:09 per mile by the first split at Ruxton. As the course became more challenging with elevation gain, his pace naturally slowed, particularly noticeable after passing Barr Camp with a shift to 39:27 per mile by Bottomless Pit. In the final miles, situated above the treeline, Frye's slowest pace registered at the 1.5 Miles To Go mark with 43:21 per mile. Despite these challenges, he showed resilience and consistent effort, ultimately finishing 135th in his division. Future opportunities could include focusing on elevation training to sustain pace during the high-altitude segments. Overall, Matt demonstrated a tenacious spirit and a solid performance throughout this demanding route.