Results/Photos

Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Ira Deardorff #140 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 50 Mile Distance: 50.0 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Strong Middle Splits Ira Deardorff completed the Bryce Canyon Ultras 50-mile race with an elapsed time of 11:45:33, covering 48.91 miles at an average pace of 14:25 min/mile. Ira demonstrated a strong start, jumping from 54th at the start to 37th by the first mile marker with a pace of 11:50 min/mile. His consistent pace and strategic passes saw him improving his position at various checkpoints, such as at Proctor Canyon, where he maintained a split pace of 12:50 min/mile. A standout portion of the race was between Mile 12 and Mile 18, where he significantly improved his pace with a notably faster segment: a 4-mile stretch at Mile 16 with a pace of 9:08 min/mile, suggesting well-managed energy reserves. Despite a slower final segment, Ira managed to secure the 14th position overall and 10th among male participants out of 149 total competitors. Focusing on maintaining a steadier finishing pace could be beneficial in future races.