Six Days in the Dome 2025: Yoshizawa and Rakitina Take Top Honours as Records Fall Indoors
Milwaukee, WI | June 19–29, 2025
At the Pettit National Ice Center, a chill indoor oval once again hosted the grueling Six Days in the Dome. This year’s edition included a full spectrum of timed races from 24 hours to 10 days, offering the rare opportunity for elite and age-group athletes to test their mettle in controlled, record-setting conditions.
Kyohei Yoshizawa Dominates the 10-Day
Kyohei Yoshizawa (JPN) led the charge in the 10-day event with a massive 798.43 miles (1,284.94 km) over 2,897 laps, sealing a clear victory ahead of a strong international field.
Men’s Podium – 10 Day
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Kyohei Yoshizawa (JPN) – 798.43 mi / 1,284.94 km
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Jean-Louis Vidal (FRA) – 685.13 mi / 1,102.61 km
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Robert Whitten (USA) – 601.80 mi / 968.51 km
Women’s Podium – 10 Day
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Stephanie Healy (USA) – 378.88 mi / 609.75 km
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Kathleen Gorman (USA) – 260.12 mi / 418.62 km
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Jen Cadenhead (USA) – 241.93 mi / 389.35 km
Though the women’s field was smaller, the performances were no less valiant, with Stephanie Healy (USA) holding steady for a hard-earned win in a race that demanded grit over glamour.
Julia Rakitina Tops 6-Day Race
In the 6-day event, Julia Rakitina (USA) delivered an impressive winning distance of 445.01 miles (716.18 km), ahead of a highly competitive women’s field.
Women’s Podium – 6 Day
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Julia Rakitina (USA) – 445.01 mi / 716.18 km
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Sandra Villines-Burruss (USA) – 400.65 mi / 644.78 km
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Lisa Georgis (USA) – 365.93 mi / 588.91 km
On the men’s side, Tatsunori Suzuki (JPN) narrowly edged out fellow competitor Robert Santoro (USA) with a strong total of 422.97 miles (680.70 km).
Men’s Podium – 6 Day
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Tatsunori Suzuki (JPN) – 422.97 mi / 680.70 km
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Robert Santoro (USA) – 412.77 mi / 664.30 km
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Ivo Majetic (USA) – 401.48 mi / 646.11 km
Steve Troxel Breaks M65 Record
In the 48-hour event, Steve Troxel (USA)—despite also appearing in the 10-day standings—broke the M65 world record earlier in the event with a confirmed 48h split of 344.30 km. His performance across both durations illustrates the strategic complexity and adaptability required in multiday racing.
The Dome’s Unique Challenges
While free from weather concerns, racing indoors brings its own mental toll: repetitive turns, relentless exposure to light, and a sense of timelessness that slowly wears runners down. Every six hours, race direction is reversed to balance the physical load, and crews become indispensable in keeping runners alert, nourished, and motivated.
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