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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Katrina Schneider #824 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance at High Altitude Challenge Katrina Schneider completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 4:28:57, maintaining an average pace of 20:07 minutes per mile over the 13.36-mile course. Her time was notably consistent with her previous year's performance of 4:28:51. Katrina's split times show a steady pace, particularly making a strategic push from the start at Ruxton to the Top of W's, where her overall position improved from 1121 to 728. She sustained a solid standing within her division (F25-29), securing 22nd place. Throughout the race, Katrina managed the challenging ascent from 6303 to 14061 feet. Her best early split pace of 10:18 minutes per mile was recorded shortly after starting, indicating strong initial momentum. In the final 0.5 miles, she clocked a split pace of 26:37, showcasing resilience despite the high altitude and steep incline. Proper pacing could further enhance her performance in future races, especially in the final miles.