Results/Photos

Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Elle Schmidt #729 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 50K Distance: 31.0 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Strong Finish Split Elle Schmidt completed the 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 50K with an elapsed time of 8:30:33, covering a distance of 32.24 miles. She maintained a consistent pace throughout the event, averaging a pace of 15:50 min/mile. She performed well overall, placing 9th in the female category out of 140 participants. Her performance demonstrated consistency and determination. She showed impressive resilience, particularly between miles 30 and 32. She improved her pace significantly to 10:39 min/mile on the final segment, which hints at strategic energy conservation. While she experienced a slower segment with a pace of 21:15 on the "Thunder 2" section, her ability to adapt and pick up speed towards the end suggests a capacity for strong finishing sprints. Analyzing her mid-race pacing, especially in the "Thunder" sections, can help optimize future performance. Keep up the dedicated effort!