40th Annual Lake Chabot Trail Challenge Runners
Our Athletes of the week are the runners in the recent Lake Chabot Trail Challenge. This is the 40th year of the contest, sponsored by the Castro Valley Sports Foundation (CVSF) to support youth sports programs.
More than 400 runners of all ages, coaches from various high schools, and running clubs participated in both the half marathon and 5K.
CVSF president and race director Rachel Lunt said the Trail Challenge has a legacy of connecting people to the lake and drawing visitors to experience the beauty of Lake Chabot.
She expressed deep gratitude to the sponsors and volunteers for their incredible support.
“We couldn’t have achieved this without our amazing volunteers’ dedication, time, and commitment,” Lunt said. “We are incredibly fortunate to have such a passionate and supportive group of sponsors who believe in our mission. Their financial contributions directly translate to making a positive difference in our community by supporting youth sports programs.”
This year’s winners include:
5K Men: Naoki Matsuda (#392)
5K Women: Ruby Gorelik (#338)
Half Marathon Men: Ivan Medina (#83)
Half Marathon Women: Sarah Polidori (#105)
