Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Dominique Harguindeguy #1424 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort on a Grueling Climb Dominique Harguindeguy tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, achieving an overall elapsed time of 4:47:30 over the 13.36-mile course. The race began at an elevation of 6,303 feet, culminating at a staggering 14,061 feet. Dominique maintained a steady pace early in the race, starting strong with a fast pace of 9:44 per mile at Ruxton. The significant climb became evident as times increased, with a split pace of 24:15 per mile recorded at the "2.5 Miles To Go" marker. In the high-altitude stretch, Dominique's performance was commendable. At the final split, the pace slowed to 35:19 minutes per mile up to the finish line. This was a common trend across the final three miles, reflecting increasing fatigue and altitude challenges. Placing 25th in the Division O60-64, efforts could be focused on pacing strategies, particularly above the tree line. This could help maintain momentum in future events on similar challenging courses.