Results/Photos

Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Jacob Free #785 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 Performance and Strong Finish Jacob Free completed the 50K race at the 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras with an overall Elapsed Time of 6:40:57, covering a distance of 32.24 miles. His average pace was recorded at 12:26 min/mile. Notably, Jacob achieved an impressive 4th place overall out of 140 participants and secured 3rd place in his gender and division categories. His performance throughout the race was consistently strong. The splits highlight Jacob's strengths and opportunities for fine-tuning his race strategy. His initial pace at Mile 1 started at 11:19 min/mile, and he maintained a steady rhythm through Proctor Canyon and Thunder 1, with paces of 11:55 min/mile and 12:09 min/mile, respectively. The final stretch showcased his ability to sustain a faster pace of 9:56 min/mile for the last two-mile segments. Maintaining consistency in middle segments such as the Monster Mash split, where the pace fell to 14:49 min/mile, might further enhance his performance.