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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Matthew Scarborough #1211 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort on a Steep Challenge Matthew Scarborough displayed a consistent pace during the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, completing the half marathon in 5:47:29. His average pace was 26:00 minutes per mile, navigating a grueling climb from 6,303 to 14,061 feet over the 13.36-mile course. Scarborough's performance was marked by a steady progressive slowdown, starting with a split pace of 9:33 per mile at Ruxton. Fatigue and altitude were evident in the latter half, where his pace decreased to 40:24 per mile by the "1.5 Miles To Go" marker. This year's time for Scarborough was slower compared to his previous effort in 2024, where he finished at 4:58:56. Despite this, his placement shows commendable persistence in the Open division and within the O40-44 category. Analyzing split times, there might be potential in focusing on mid-race segments where he could potentially shave off time by optimizing effort distribution across the elevation gains.