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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Clinton Burnett #1168 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 Amidst Altitude Challenges Clinton Burnett completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 6:07:49. This half marathon, covering a distance of 13.36 miles, had an overall elevation gain from around 6,300 feet to over 14,000 feet. Clinton maintained an average pace of 27:31 min/mile. He concluded the race in 1495th place overall, 960th in the male category, and was 130th in his age group (40-44) out of 2049 total participants. Notably, Clinton began strong, covering the first 0.43 miles at Ruxton with a pace of 11:16 min/mile. However, the steep and higher altitudes led to a gradual reduction in pace. For instance, the split from Bottomless Pit to A-Frame (0.86 miles) required 43:01, reflecting a split pace of 50:01 min/mile. Despite the increasingly slower paces at higher altitudes, Clinton's determination in those final miles demonstrated resilience. Future efforts could focus on acclimatization to high altitudes to sustain earlier paces.