Overview

• Arturs Medveds of Aizpute, Latvia, conquered the 5.91-mile course in 27 minutes and 3 seconds to break the men’s record after the route was shortened for bridge repairs.
• Ethiopia’s Atsede Bayisa Tesema claimed the women’s title in a record 31 minutes and 1 second, marking her first Wharf to Wharf win following hip surgery.
• The prize purse awarded $1,200 to each division winner, $600 to second place and $300 to third across a field of 16,000 participants.
• Local standout Sean Riedel finished as top male community runner in 29:35 and Santa Cruz native Azalea Groleau led local women in 34:08.
• Watsonville’s Mirna Martinez earned $1,000 by winning the golden bib drawing, highlighting the event’s blend of elite competition and local tradition.