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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Max Bolognese #536 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent at High Altitude Max Bolognese participated in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, concluding his race with an elapsed time of 4:16:13 over 13.36 miles, achieving a pace of 19:10 min/mile. Notable from this race is the level of consistency maintained despite challenging terrain and an overall climb that started at 6303 feet and peaked at 14061 feet. Max's performance saw a strong start, placing him 183rd overall at the beginning. His split performance indicates strategic pacing with consistent effort. Noteworthy is the first segment to Ruxton covered at an impressive 8:46 pace and the challenging finale finishing in 29:09 over the last mile. Compared to the 2024 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, there was a slight decrease in overall time and placing, highlighting a potential area to refine pacing strategies for subsequent races. Max's tenacity shines as he tackles increasing altitudes and slope steepness in the final stages.