The final race recap of the year for 2025! The two stand out events in December are the California International Marathon and the Christmas Relays; with rebels running with distinction in both races. To commemorate a year of fantastic racing, we have made a race pace compilation showing the progression of speed and fitness over the course of the year. Take a moment to not only enjoy your own improvements in running and fitness over the past year but also celebrate the amazing improvements by all of your fellow club members. Let’s carry this momentum into the new year and continue growing both as individuals and as a club.

Thank you!

2025 race pace progression 

Below is a compilation of results over the past year to show members how much they have progressed; especially our new members who have gone from running their first 5K to becoming seasoned racers. 

This is not a comprehensive list of everyone who has donned a rebel red shirt and ran a race, but instead a showcase of those who have consistently raced similar distances throughout the year to illustrate the progression of results over time.  I omitted Cross Country and trail running results because the race distances vary wildly and include elevation and obstacles, those race times are not readily comparable.

Results are listed in chronological order from left to right, with the left most race being earliest in the year and the right most result being the latest result of the year. 

Pay special attention to the 5K times, most members ran the loop of the Elk Grove auto mall 3  times over the course of this year, which is a flat fast course; therefore they are the most comparable results. 

 Note: season’s best is highlighted in Bold.

Steph Lunetta-Henry

5K: 38:0, 44:02, 45:45, 40:15, 37:46, 36:41

Half Marathon: 3:19, 3:17, 3:13, 3:27

Adrienne Morelos

5K: 38:00, 44:02, 45:57, 37:46, 36:41

Half Marathon: 3:19, 3:13, 2:55

Selena Hak

5K: 38:08, 39:27, 39:05, 34:08, 32:40

Half Marathon: 3:17, 3:27

Courtney Eldridge

5K: 22:59, 22:01, 22:04, 21:49, 21:15

10 Mile: 1:20, 1:19

Marathon: 3:45

Zach Gonzalez

5K: 25:21, 23:55, 22:27, 20:13

10K: 47:09

Half Marathon: 1:35

Gil Inouye

5K: 44:08, 31:56, 33:22,31:19, 30:13

Marathon: 4:56

Michelle Carrasco

5K: 34:22, 31:56, 33:20, 31:19

Half Marathon: 2:24, 2:04

Marathon: 4:56

Kunhuor Hak

5K: 25:30 (hilly), 21:31, 21:26

Half Marathon: 1:39

Marathon: 3:30, 3:29, 3:23

Mimi Macias

5K: 38:45, 31:12, 30:12

Half Marathon: 2:45, 2:33

Kelly Macias

5K: 50:19, 46:42

Katherine Winkler

5K: 28:47, 24:55

10K: 59:38, 1:00

Half Marathon: 2:19 

Mai Nakamoto

5K: 27:57, 25:25

Half Marathon: 3:00, 2:45, 2:33

Marathon: 4:40, 5:13, 5:00

Alejandro Santana

5K: 22:26

10K: 52:58, 48:53 

Half Marathon: 1:52

Megan Rodriguez

5K: 28:29, 

Half Marathon: 2:30, 2:21

Anel Martinez

Marathon: 3:41, 4:36

Chris Koris

5K: 21:56, 20:55, 21:49

Lynn Marshall

5K: 28:13, 28:31

5 Mile: 54:30 ,48:56

10K: 1:03, 1:02 

Lisa Sunahara

5K: 24:08

Steve Swindel

5K: 36:21, 34:23, 35:11

10K: 1:16, 1:11, 1:09

Ron Souza

5K: 25:25, 26:03, 24:24, 24:56, 23:59, 25:30, 24:36, 24:34, 27:57, 25:06, 28:28

Andy Harris

5K: 27:06, 27:25, 27:24

10K: 55:45, 59:17

Gil Machado

5K: 27:27, 27:31, 27:57, 28:20, 27:29

10K: 58:17

Mike Tiska

800m: 3:06

1 Mile:7:35, 6:59

2 Mile: 15:56

5K: 25:08, 24:39, 24:40, 24:02, 23:53, 24:48, 23:52

10K: 51:52, 49:14

10 Mile: 1:22

Mike Buzbee

5K: 25:01, 25:38, 24:39, 26:16

Marathon: 4:43

Emily Huang

5K: 25:39, 31:24

10K: 54:56

Half Marathon: 2:07, 2:20

Vianey Ortiz

10K: 1:01, 56:35

Half Marathon: 2:12

Marathon: 5:19

David Ortiz

5K: 41:33

10K: 1:21, 1:25

Half Marathon: 3:05, 3:01

Leann Castle

5K: 25:37, 24:35

Angelica Cross

5K: 26:46, 23:45

10K: 49:00, 48:04

10 Mile: 1:21

Half Marathon: 1:50

Marathon: 3:39

John Gibson

1 Mile: 5:50

5K: 22:23, 21:39

5 Mile: 36:06

Shane Curren

5K: 25:32, 22:45, 25:39, 23:52

10K: 47:35

5 Mile: 48:58, 42:31, 40:25

10 Mile: 1:40, 1:43

Steve Bond

5K: 26:32, 25:32, 25:37, 25:36, 25:25, 26:22, 25:37

Lucas Sanchez

2.5 Mile: 17:49

David Herman

5 Mile: 48:05

10 Mile: 1:38

Half Marathon: 2:16

Marathon: 5:00

David White

5K: 23:34, 23:45

5 Mile: 39:45

10 Mile: 1:20, 1:22

Half Marathon: 1:46

Marathon: 3:48

Ellen Raco

5K: 24:40, 24:35, 24:23

John Painting

5K: 23:22, 22:37

10K: 49:46

Camel

5K: 29:00, 26:57 

10K: 1:04

Thao Giang

Half Marathon: 2:35, 2:28

Jasmin McClean

5K: 28:14 

10K: 58:04, 59:12, 

Half Marathon: 2:10, 2:07

Marathon: 4:06, 4:12

Glen Schaezlein 

5K: 22:45 

Half Marathon: 2:03

Sherry Kirton

5K: 40:36, 39:27, 34:22

Half Marathon: 2:55

David Howse

10K: 50:22

Michael Trotta

5K: 30:53

10K: 1:02

Half Marathon: 2:26

Traci Seto

5K: 24:34, 24:33, 23:10, 24:11

10K: 48:41, 49:44 

10 Mile: 1:22, 1:24

Half Marathon: 1:49, 1:46

Suzie Oyoung

10K: 1:07, 1:05

Half Marathon: 3:39, 2:24 

Liza Medina

5K: 29:07, 29:26, 28:44, 28:06 

5 Mile: 48:25

10K: 59:35

10 Mile: 1:42 

Half Marathon: 2:16, 2:13, 2:14, 2:33, 

Jessica Rong

5K: 23:45, 23:27, 21:25

Half Marathon: 1:48, 1:45, 1:43

Marathon: 3:41, 3:37

Melanie Masad

5K: 26:31

100 Mile: 28:30

Mariano Meza

5K: 33:33, 31:47, 29:40, 30:06

10K: 1:05

Half Marathon: 2:25, 2:38

Ruben Rodriguez

5K: 22:30, 21:59, 21:42, 22:34, 21:16

10 mile: 1:20, 1:15

Half Marathon: 1:46, 1:43, 1:42

Rich King

5K: 29:04, 30:48, 28:21, 28:38, 33:08

10K: 1:02 ,59:19

Half Marathon: 2:19, 2:46, 2:33

Ben Mundy

5K: 23:50, 24:47, 25:28, 25:15, 24:37

Zeb Kazi

800m: 2:40, 2:34

1500m: 6:05

1 Mile: 6:34, 6:21 

5K: 21:52, 21:57, 21:16, 21:30, 21:31, 21:29

California International Marathon and Marathon Relay

Fun fact our very own Ron Souza ran the first CIM in 1983 with a time of 2:39!

Here are some photos from the build up and race day:

Michael Trotta completed his marathon in a time of 5:49; congratulations Michael on going sub six hours on the marathon you are well set to keep improving into 2026.

Kunhuor Hak smashed the marathon with a time of 3:23 (7:46 average pace) earning himself a well deserved boston qualifying time; way to recover Kunhuor and achieve the performance you knew you are capable of. Here is to running an amazing Boston Marathon in 2026!

Selena Hak did an amazing job to complete the marathon in a time of 6:11; excellent work Selena you have progressed so much this year; congratulations and we are all excited to see your running grow in 2026!

Jessica Rong ran the marathon to a time of 3:37, averaging a time of 8:18 minutes per mile. Jessica paced her race so well she passed over 1000 people on her way to the finish line at the capitol. Well done Jessica way to cap off an amazing year of racing your running has progressed immensely over the year. 

Sherry Kirton completed a fantastic marathon with a time of 5:49 running a faster 2nd half marathon; way to go Sherry we are all so proud of your accomplishments this year!

Mike Buzbee completed his 101st lifetime marathon running a time of 4:43 running consistent splits, passing over 757 runners on his way to the finish line. Well done Michael both on this particular marathon and the lifetime achievement; way to go!

 Suzie Oyoung & Thao Giang – running as team ‘Not Fast, Just Furious’ ran the relay in a time of 5 hours and 6 minutes; Suzie ran the first leg in a time of 2:37 and Thao ran the 2nd leg in a time of 2:28. Way to go ladies; Suzie consistently strong as always and congrats to new club member Thao for running so well this year; 2026 is going to be even better!

Mimi Macias & Brad Matsumoto teamed up for team ‘Run Like the Winded’ to complete the full marathon distance in a combined time of 4 hours and 7 minutes. Brad ran his half in a time of 1:49 and Mimi completed the 2nd leg in a time of 2:18. Big congrats to Brad recovering from injury to run an excellent time. Also well done to Mimi putting in a strong effort to finish out the year well; we are all excited to see your progression in 2026!

Vianey Ortiz ran the marathon in a time of 5 hours and 19 minutes well done Vainey joining the club and showing up and performing well at all of the races; lets keep this momentum going into 2026!

Melanie Masad smashed the marathon running a time of 4:27! Congrats Melanie for an excellent 2025 we all look forward to many PRs in 2026!

Adrienne Morelos & Steph Lunetta-Henry running as the ‘Rebelletes’ completed the marathon relay in a time of 6 hours and 13 minutes. Adrienne ran her half in a time of 2:59 and Steph running her half in a time of 3:13. Way to go ladies congratulations on an amazing year of racing and representing the club so well; you two are inspirational!

Omar Solis completed his first marathon in a time of 5:38; it was painful and difficult but Omar did not relent to get the job done. Omar only ran his very first running race less than five months ago. Congratulations Omar what an amazing 2025 it has been and you have been an excellent member of the club all throughout.  

David Herman also completed his first marathon in a time of 5 hours flat! He was paced in the second half of the marathon by Michelle Carrasco running the relay. Well done David it has been exciting watching you rise up to the challenge of the marathon distance, you are talented and can only progress from here moving into 2026.

Michelle Carrasco & Gil Inouye running as team ‘MiGil’ completed the relay in 5 hours flat, with Gil running the first leg in a time of 2:35 and Michelle completing the race in a time of 2:24. Congratulations Michelle and Gil on an amazing year of racing; way to complete the year strong!

Ruben Rodriguez completed yet another marathon in his long list of running success with a time of 4:23; amazing result to complement his fantastic cross country season; way to go Ruben 2026 will be even better!

Rich King capped off a strong year of running with a time of 5:28; with the same grit and consistency our Vice-President serves our club. Rich pushed himself to complete this race and represent the club well; congratulations Rich take a bow and some well deserved rest.

Mai Nakamoto ran the marathon in a time of 5 hours, while pushing a tricycle with a person in it for Ainsley’s Angels. Well done Mai! Here is to an excellent 2025 running season.

Courtney Eldridge & Zach Gonzalez teamed up to run the marathon in a time of 4 hours flat.Way to go Courtney and Zach finishing out an amazing 2025 well; we are all excited to see what heights your training takes you in 2026!

Christmas Relays

The Christmas Relays are an annual team race put on by West Valley Track Club. Teams composed of 4 members each complete a 4.5 loop around Lake Merced in San Francisco for a total of 18 miles run across the team. To dip into a little bit of history The River City Rebels actually won the race outright in 2010 with an excellent time of 1:30:10 coming to an average pace of 5:03 per mile:

Women’s 60 Team named: ‘The River City Sleigh Belles’  made up of Lisa Sunahara, Ellen Raco, Camel, and Lynn Swindel running a time of 2 hours and 37 minutes averaging 8:37 minutes per mile pace coming in 5th out 7 teams in the age group division. Great job Ladies way to go!

Men’s 70 Team composed of David Howse, Gilbert Machado, Micahel Buzbee, and Ron Souza ran a time of 2 hours and 39 minutes averaging 8:57 per mile pace. Well done gentlemen, great team effort!

Honolulu Marathon

Emily Huang ran a time of 5:27, running her 2nd fastest marathon; great job Emily!

Placerville Jingle and Mingle

Michael Tiska ran the half marathon in a time of 1 hour and 52 minutes, earning 1st place overall; great job Michael your 2026 is looking very bright!

Andy Harris completed the half marathon in a time of 2 hours and 20 minutes; great job Andy finishing out 2025 strong; 2026 will be even better, congrats!