Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Bronson Fiore #125 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Significant Improvement and Strong Finish at High Altitude Bronson Fiore showed a commendable performance at the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon. He completed the race with an overall time of 2:37:26, improving by 6 minutes and 57 seconds from his previous year’s time of 2:44:23. Running in the Open category, Bronson maintained an average pace of 11:47 min/mile over the 13.36-mile course, placing 15th overall and 3rd in his division, a consistent showing from last year's 3rd place in his division. This year’s race featured 2049 participants, showcasing Bronson's competitive edge in a larger field compared to the previous year’s event. The split times show strategic progress, particularly noteworthy at crucial points in the race. Notably, at the 1.5 miles to go marker, Bronson climbed to 7th place overall, marking his strongest advancement in the race. His splits from Ruxton to Barr Camp indicate a consistently strong pace, but opportunities for maintaining faster splits lie particularly from the A-Frame onward, where altitude and terrain posed increased challenges.