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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Will Snyder #862 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 with Strong Finish in Age Group Will Snyder completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 4:31:42, maintaining a consistent pace of 20:20 min/mile. Notably, he improved his standing within the O60-64 age division, finishing 19th compared to 20th in the previous year. His performance across the 13.36-mile distance indicates a positive trend, particularly given the challenging elevation gain from 6,303 to 14,061 feet. Splits showed strategic pacing, beginning with a strong first mile at Ruxton at a 10:07 min/mile pace. Noteworthy is his improvement in position during the last three miles, particularly hitting a top-10 spot in his division around the 11.84-mile mark. Will's ability to maintain a steady pace, especially with the increasing elevation, is commendable. Focusing on the pace consistency in the latter segments might further strengthen future performances.