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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: SHAWN SLAUGHTER #1386 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Time Improvement Despite Higher Altitude SHAWN SLAUGHTER displayed commendable progress in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 4:52:14 over 13.36 miles. This marked a significant reduction from the previous year's time of 5:19:50. His average pace improved to 21:52 min/mile from the prior pace of 23:56 min/mile. The final miles, particularly from "2 Miles To Go" to the finish, demonstrate his determination, where he maintained consistency despite rising elevations, finishing at 14,061 feet. SLAUGHTER's strategic pacing was evident early in the race with a strong start at a pace of 10:23 min/mile at the "Ruxton" split. The most challenging segments saw slower splits, peaking with a 30:05 min/mile pace at the finish. His overall performance improved, moving up from 1,035th to 904th place among 2049 participants, and improved placement in the 45-49 age division—from 93rd to 81st. Emphasize pacing in steep and high-altitude segments moving forward.