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Date: September 19, 2025 Participant: Amanda Gillish #1099 Race: 2025 Vacation Races | Bryce Canyon Ultras 30K Distance: 18.64 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Strong Start and Solid Pace Amanda Gillish, age 38 from Blackfoot, Idaho, participated in the 2025 Vacation Races at Bryce Canyon Ultras in the 30K event. She completed the race with an elapsed time of 3:43:10, covering a distance of 18.85 miles at an average pace of 11:50 min/mile. Notably, she ranked 6th in the female category out of a total of 268 participants. Starting strong, Amanda clocked a notable 10:19 mile in her first split, positioning herself 9th among females. Her performance remained remarkably consistent, with minimal fluctuations in her pace. During the event, Amanda showed particular strength at Mile 9.38 with a significant split of 4.41 miles maintaining a pace of 12:34 min/mile. Though the Monster Mash segment marked her slowest pace at 14:15 min/mile, her ability to reclaim a faster pace subsequently showcases her resilience and strategic pacing. Consistent pacing and strong starts are evident strengths; minor improvements in adjusting to course challenges could further enhance her performance.