Even after 33 years, South Valley’s only trail race hasn’t lost
its appeal.
More than 100 runners from across California showed up Saturday
at Sprig Lake for the 12-kilometer Mount Madonna Challenge and
six-kilometer Salamander Run
&
amp; Walk.
Even after 33 years, South Valley’s only trail race hasn’t lost its appeal.
More than 100 runners from across California showed up Saturday at Sprig Lake for the 12-kilometer Mount Madonna Challenge and six-kilometer Salamander Run & Walk.
The event was presented by the South Valley Running Club and, as usual, was welcomed with pristine weather.
“It was a big hit once again,” South Valley Running Club president Allan Abrams said. “The course was beautiful – people just loved it. It’s one of the most beautiful trail courses in the area.
San Jose’s Toshikazu Hosaka won the 12K in 52:45 seconds, while Erika Kikuchi of Sunnyvale captured the women’s title in 1:09:03.
Among Gilroy’s top finishers, Cayla Derry won the women’s 19-29 age group in 1:14:25, Jenny Derry (1:38:12) placed third in the 40-49 group, and Nick Povio won the men’s 30-39 division of the 6K in 32:19.
Full results:
12K Mt. Madonna Challenge
Men’s winner: Toshikazu Hosaka, San Jose, 52:45.
Women’s winner: Erika Kikuchi, Sunnyvale, 1:09:03.
MEN
Ages 30-39
1. Toshikazu Hosaka, San Jose, 52:45; 2. John Burton, San Jose, 58:58; 3. Joseph Bistrain, Los Gatos, 59:37.
Ages 40-49
1. Raymond Rodriguez, Los Banos, 58:33; 2. Jim Garland, San Jose, 58:49; 3. Daniel Rauz, Santa Cruz, 59:45.
Ages 50-59
1. Larry Bartholomew, Felton, 56:47; 2. Robert Murphy, Los Gatos, 1:03:57; 3. Eddie Rocha, Watsonville, 1:06:58.
Ages 60-69
1. Bill Fenley, Soquel, 1:13:25.
WOMEN
Ages 19-29
1. Cayla Derry, Gilroy, 1:14:25; 2. Amy Fogerson, Morgan Hill, 1:28:33; 3. Jennifer Wilson, Prunedale, 1:31:32.
Ages 30-39
1. Erika Kikuchi, Sunnyvale, 1:09:03; 2. Julianne Whitelaw, Morgan Hill, 1:11:27.
Ages 40-49
1. Jean Suyenaga, San Jose, 1:12:23; 2. Claudia Corino, San Jose, 1:20:59; 3. Jenny Derry, Gilroy, 1:38:12.
Ages 50-59
1. Mary Massee, Sunnyvale, 1:24:37; 2. Pamela Courtright, Cupertino, 1:38:45; 3. Yvonne Watso Duckett, Morgan Hill, 2:08:10.
6K Salamander Run & Walk
Men’s winner: Raymond Rodriguez, Los Banos, 25:31.
Women’s winner: Leslie Sokol, San Jose, 32:26.
MEN
Ages 1-12
1. Alex Sokol, San Jose, 29:26; 2. Dakota Freudenstein, Cupertino, 45:09; 3. Deric Avila, Los Banos, 1:02:56.
Ages 19-29
1. Andrew Taylor, Campbell, 26:06; 2. Daniel Beckwith, San Jose, 28:02; 3. Eddie Guahardo, Salinas, 37:00.
Ages 30-39
1. Nick Povio, Gilroy, 32:19; 2. Don Freitas, Santa Cruz, 33:03; 3. Richard Moran, Aptos, 33:04.
Ages 40-49
1. Raymond Rodriguez, Los Banos, 25:31; 2. Cesar Acosta, Hollister, 26:21; 3. Nicholas K. Chee, Salinas, 28:27.
Ages 50-59
1. Tomas Godinez, Hollister, 34:35; 2. Robert Steelman, La Selva Beach, 36:59; 3. Neal Ashton, San Jose, 37:46.
Ages 60-69
1. Robin Dickson, Los Altos, 31:25.
WOMEN
Ages 1-12
1. Hannah Grace Chee, Salinas, 50:26; 1. Natalie Joan Chee, Salinas, 50:26; 3. Alexandra Henry, Walnut Creek, 1:06:21.
Ages 13-18
1. Kaitlin Dukelow, Hollister, 33:00; 2. Lauren Bishop, Monterey, 39:44.
Ages 19-29
1. Mallory Anne Olson, Santa Clara, 46:41; 2. Serena C. Rojas, Gilroy, 48:46; 3. Candace Eliz Patino, Hollister, 49:08.
Ages 30-39
1. Raquel Freudenstein, Cupertino, 37:14; 2. Dalila Pantoja, Los Banos, 37:34; 3. Christina Avila, Hayward, 48:51.
Ages 40-49
1. Rachel Lau, San Jose, 43:54; 2. Charlotte Rocha, Gilroy, 45:11; 3. Sharon Gray, Monterey, 47:03.
Ages 50-59
1. Leslie Sokol, San Jose, 32:26; 2. Anna Guajardo, Salinas, 47:03; 3. Gina Zanone, Long Beach, 47:54.
