So let me get this straight, since you've already pointed out, timed runs its about gear and how much plat/gold you have. Conversely, you should go the other way and make it more accessible.
As it is, it seems like another money grubbing scheme, contrary towards a fun and enjoyable gameplay. If you truly had good intentions and express the essential features of timed runs, you should of removed enhanced and keep pure.
Now for most maps using elixirs its mandatory. Merging 'Enhanced' and 'Pure' its a good idea, badly implemented.


Your data its correct yet misinterpreted. You're not taking into consideration some factors. As Wowdah pointed out, there was little competition, close to none, so most records were probably done in 1 or 2 runs and i highly doubt that all party members were on full elixirs. Some maybe no elixirs at all and just ankhs.
If theres anything your data indicates is that people are getting tired of your money grubbing system and stop playing the game. Latest updates were showing progress, why not keep the rhythm?