Results/Photos

Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Ryan Thompson #796 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 50K Distance: 31.0 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Strong Start with Consistent Momentum Ryan Thompson participated in the 2025 Bryce Canyon Ultras 50K, completing the race in 8:13:19. His average pace was 15:18 min/mile over the 32.24-mile course. Initially starting at 51st place, Ryan made significant progress, quickly positioning himself within the top 25 after the first mile at a pace of 12:37. Ryan maintained resilience through the race, climbing to his peak position of 9th place overall by the "Hillsdale 2" checkpoint. While he eventually finished 21st overall and 14th in the male category, his split paces at "Hillsdale 1" and "Thunder 1" were commendable at 13:48 and 12:58, respectively. Identifying strategies for sustaining the initial pace towards the latter part of the race could help optimize performance in future races and maintain those achieved positions longer.