Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Taper Kage #1048 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress in a Demanding Ascent Taper Kage showcased a commendable performance in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with a total time of 4:29:20. Compared to the previous year, Taper improved significantly by cutting 58:02 off their time. This half marathon covered 13.36 miles at an average pace of 20:09 min/mile. Distinct highlights include the early pace of 8:13 min/mile at Ruxton, demonstrating a strong start. As expected, the pace gradually slowed with the increasing altitude, culminating in the final stretch from 12.8343 to 13.36 miles clocking in at a 25:35 pace, while maintaining position ranks within the division. Analyzing splits illuminates an initial strong position at Ruxton (318th overall) with a peak ascent challenge impacting pace from Barr Camp (2:10:50) to A-Frame (3:10:33), where a 26:09 min/mile pace was recorded. Despite the tough climb beyond 12,000 feet, the improvement in Taper's overall placement, moving up from 1124th to 644th overall, indicates substantial progress. Heightened focus on high-elevation pacing could further enhance performance.