Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tony Rios #2081 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 Yields Strong Finish In the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, Tony Rios clocked an elapsed time of 5:28:15 over the 13.36-mile course, with an overall pace of 24:34 min/mile. Starting strong, he maintained consistency despite the elevation gain from 6303 to over 14000 feet. His performance in the 55-59 age division was commendable with a rank of 41 out of the total participants. Notably, his pace fluctuated considerably in the final miles, where he faced steep terrain and high altitude challenges. Tony's early splits reflect a strategic approach, starting at a brisk pace of 10:39 min/mile by Ruxton and adjusting as the climb intensified. The segment from Barr Camp to Bottomless Pit saw a drop in pace, but he managed to push through the demanding final section above the tree line. The detailed analysis of split times suggests a potential focus area on pacing strategy to optimize performance on steep climbs in future events.