Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Autumn Yopp #1631 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Notable Improvement and Consistent Climbs Autumn Yopp completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:24:55, showing improvement from the previous year by finishing over 15 minutes faster. Her pace this year was 24:19 min/mile, an impressive enhancement from the 25:27 min/mile pace of 2024. Notably, she achieved a divisional placement of 26th in her F20-24 category, showcasing her progress amidst challenging conditions. Autumn began strong, with a pace of 10:36 min/mile at Ruxton, and maintained her form through Hydro Street at a 12:49 min/mile pace. Her steady early splits gave way to the expected slowdowns as the elevation increased. The split at Barr Camp was commendable at a 14:43 min/mile pace, highlighting her adaptability. In the final stages, her pace declined as expected, reaching 36:18 min/mile nearing the 14,000 feet elevation. Continuing to focus on adapting to altitude and refining her strategy could further enhance her performance.