Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 21, 2025 Participant: Callie Cooper #94 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Marathon Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Nice running temperatures. A large snow/hail/rain storm in the late afternoon. Overall it was a great day for a trail run.

Summit Leader, Fast Descent, Podium Finish Time 4:40:05 for 26.29 miles (10:39/mi). 13th of 918 overall; 2nd female. Climbed from 6,303 ft to the 14,062 ft summit at mile 13.36 in 2:58:10, leading the women. Early splits: Ruxton 0:03:10 (1st F), Barr Camp 1:23:36 (1st F). Above treeline, miles 10-13 slowed to 15:25-18:14 pace. Descent surged: 9:50, 8:22, 7:45, 8:52, 11:34 to Barr Camp Return; then 5:56, 7:01, 7:19, and 6:07 to the finish. Improved to 12th overall by 16.43 miles, led to 20.67, then moved to 2nd F at 23.52 and closed well. Coaching focus: maintain momentum through 18.81-23.52 where position and pace fluctuated; downhill drills on steep, rough sections could help preserve the late lead.