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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Brad Coughlin #1154 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Sustained Effort Results in Notable Finish Times Brad Coughlin completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in a time of 5:08:46. The 57-year-old from Monument, CO climbed a peak elevation of 14,061 feet across 13.36 miles. His pace averaged 23:06 minutes per mile. Brad successfully placed 35th in his division and showed remarkable resilience as he ascended the challenging terrain. His overall placement was 1063rd out of 2049 participants. Brad began the race with a solid average pace at the Ruxton checkpoint, showing a time of 11:48 per mile. The pace reflected the steep increase in elevation from the start to Ruxton at 6,355 feet. Despite the taxing elevation gains, Brad maintained a steady performance, ultimately moving up in placement from checkpoint to checkpoint. His ability to sustain effort under high-altitude conditions was evidenced in his consistent ranking progress, notably climbing to 22nd place at the 1.5 Miles To Go mark within his division.