Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Sophie Wright #21 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Consistent Splits Sophie Wright completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon with a final time of 3:25:32, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Starting strong, she finished 5th in her division and 26th in her gender category. Her pace averaged at 15:23 minutes per mile, on a course with a challenging elevation gain from 6,303 to 14,061 feet. Sophie's splits indicate a strategic start, with her fastest pace at Ruxton at 6:39 min/mile. Noteworthy was her consistency; she maintained a strong position despite a gradual slowdown in her pace, which was expected due to progressively steeper inclines and high altitude. Across the final miles, her pace incrementally decreased from Bottomless Pit, with key transitions noted at 1 Mile To Go at a 20:47 min/mile pace and the final half mile at 21:50 min/mile. This performance highlights her endurance and adaptation to the demanding course conditions.