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Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Cassie Pegram #174 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.

Strong Pacing with Early Highs and Consistent Performance Cassie showcased impressive pacing and performance in the 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 50-mile run, completing nearly 49 miles in 10:31:08 with an average pace of 12:54 min/mile. She placed 3rd in both her gender and division categories. Cassie’s start was steady, launching with a pace of 9:52 in the first mile. Notably, she achieved her fastest pace, 8:21 min/mile, between miles 12 and 16, climbing through the ranks to be the fastest female overall by that checkpoint. Despite the early surge, maintaining consistency, Cassie saw her pace vary through elevation and distance changes. She encountered her slowest segment at the "Monster Mash," with a pace of 21:17 min/mile, likely influenced by the elevation at 7,281 feet. In further optimizing future races, Cassie might consider strategies to sustain her mid-race quickness across varied terrains, potentially boosting her final standings and overall pace stability.