Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Gwyneth McMorris #828 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 to the Summit Gwyneth McMorris completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an elapsed time of 4:21:05, covering a distance of 13.36 miles. Her overall pace was 19:32 min/mile. She showed a strong initial effort, starting with a split pace of 8:15 min/mile at the Ruxton checkpoint but gradually adjusted to a sustainable pace as the elevation increased. Notably, Gwyneth maintained a fairly consistent performance throughout the ascent despite the increasingly challenging terrain and altitude. Noteworthy is her ability to maintain ranks within her division, finishing 16th among women aged 25-29. Strategically, Gwyneth should consider examining pacing during the final miles above the treeline, where split paces ranged from 23:05 to 28:57 min/mile. This period could benefit from targeted training to handle the physical demands of high-altitude running. Overall, this was a commendable performance with promising potential for adaptation to high-elevation events.