Record-Breakers and Rising Stars: San Juan Capistrano Sets Stage for the World’s Fastest 10,000m

Every March, runners from around the globe descend on San Juan Capistrano for one of the sport’s most electrifying events. Now in its fifth year—with the upcoming edition on March 29—the World’s Fastest 10,000m has already become synonymous with breaking barriers, shattering national records, and uniting athletes in a celebration of speed and endurance.

This includes national records broken by Alicia Monson, who improved the American record by a full 10 seconds, clocking 30:03.82 in 2023 and Grant Fisher’s 26:33.84 performance in 2022.

The momentum continued in 2024, as eight men broke the 27:00 barrier, and history was made on U.S. soil when a woman dipped below the 30:00 mark for the first time.

Expanding the Field: High School Stars Take Center Stage

This year, the meet is set to evolve even further with a full-day session of high school races. Presented by Hoka, high school runners will debut alongside the elite competition to showcase and inspire the next generation of athletes.

This innovative addition offers young athletes from across the country a golden opportunity to kick off their season in Southern California.

Every race will be broadcasted on Flotrack including the races that feature these rising high school stars.

Kevin Morris @kevmofoto

The World’s Fastest 10,000m

Sound Running’s San Juan Capistrano meet known as “The Ten,“ isn’t merely about the clock—it’s about fostering a global community of runners. The goals of Sound Running are tp inspire runners everywhere to chase personal bests, to give back to the running community, and to make improvements in the sport via training methods and performance apparel.

2025 Highlighted Athletes

This year’s spotlight shines on a roster of elite competitors from both the women’s and men’s fields, whose performances exemplify the spirit of the race.

Women’s Field

• Susanna Sullivan – 31:55.80
• Mebrat Gidey – 31:24.00
• Elise Cranny – 30:14.66
• Lauren Ryan – 30:35.66
• Weini Kelati – 30:33.82
• Parker Valby – 30:50.43
• Jessica McClain – 31:35.28
• Allie Buchalski – 14:57.54*
• Miriam Dattke – 31:10.21
• Millie Paladino – 31:19.92
• Florencia Borelli – 31:33.07
• Lemlem Hailu – 29:59.15
• Dominique Scott – 31:00.10
• Taylor Roe – 15:15.01*
• Sarah Lahti – 31:11.12
• Everlyn Kemboi – 31:28.19
• Emily Lipari – 31:19.72
• Laura Galvan – 31:04.08
• Calli Hauger-Thackery – 1:06.58*
• Holly Campbell – 31:44.67
• Ella Donaghu – 14:50.89

Men’s Field

• Dominic Lobalu – 12:50.91
• Joe Klecker – 27:07.57
• Morgan McDonald – 13:00.48
• Ky Robinson – 27:44.33
• Dylan Jacobs – 13:10.86
• Sean McGorty – 27:18.15
• Kieran Tuntivate – 27:17.14
• Drew Hunter – 27:38.87
• Graham Blanks – 12:59.89
• Charles Hicks – 27:33.58
• Ahmed Muhumed – 13:08.73
• Mohamed Ismail – 27:22.38
• Dillon Maggard – 27:37.26
• Patrick Dever – 27:08.81
• Amon Kemboi – 13:06.30*
• Efrem Gidey – 27:40.02
• Romain Legendre – 13:02.08
• Simon Bedard – 27:42.72
• Rory Leonard – 27:38.39
• Kirubel Erassa – 27:32.89
• Aaron Bienenfeld – 27:42.83
• Gulveer Singh – 27:14.88
• Adrian Wildschutt – 26:50.64
• Jonas Raess – 27:02