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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Bryce Hamilton #1475 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 Potential in Climatic Conditions Bryce Hamilton completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in a time of 5:51:58, maintaining an average pace of 26:20 min/mile over the challenging 13.36-mile course. Starting strong with a first split pace of 10:14 at Ruxton, Bryce's strategies showed promise. Between the Ruxton and Hydro Street marks, his pace improved to 12:29 min/mile. His strategic pacing allowed him a competitive position in his O45-49 division. His consistency during the steeper sections was noteworthy, maintaining a steady pace even as the elevation increased, peaking at 14,061 feet. Although the final stretches above the tree line were taxing, with paces slowing to 45:09 min/mile, Bryce persevered, finishing 903rd in the Open division and 112th in his age group. For future races, concentrating on adapting to high-altitude conditions might enhance his performance in these later stages. This steady race demonstrates Bryce's determination and gives insight into his capacity for endurance events.