海角视频

On Sunday, May 4, 157 participants aged six to 75 participated in the third annual Angwin to Angwish run at 海角视频. Runners from all over the world came to PUC only to compete and be a part of the event. Two runners traveled from China and England after reading about the event on social media and felt inspired by the campus's unique and challenging trail and intimate race atmosphere. “It was humbling and surreal,” said Abraham Garrido, director of Angwin to Angwish. “To know that people from across the globe saw value in what we’re doing here in this small community—that’s incredibly meaningful.”

Other runners also came from Oregon, Colorado, and Nevada, which Garrido said was exciting to see the reach of PUC’s little mountain race expanding every year.

The event kicked off with the 26K, where runners ran loops on the lower hill, before taking on Angwish Hill with an elevation of 2,800 feet. The 10K followed, for a short, fast, and scenic route through Mossy Rock, ending with a kids' one-mile run at the campus track.

“It was beautiful to see such a wide range of runners out on the trails,” said Garrido. “We were excited to see growth from last year! That upward momentum is encouraging as we continue to build the event.”

PUC student Andrea Maiden won the women’s 10K, while PUC Prep physical education teacher Matt Lee won the men’s section. The winners for the 26K race were David Pillard and Caroline Pietzyk, representing the men’s and women’s categories. A new addition to this year’s race was introducing prize money and race entries into other races for the winners of the 26K.

Many runners were impressed with the course markings and aid station support, and how welcoming everyone was. One participant shared that Angwin to Angwish was “one of the most beautiful and well-organized trail races they’ve ever done.” Another runner said, “The community energy was contagious and uplifting.”

With this being Garrido’s third year as director of Angwin to Angwish, one of his duties is securing sponsors and promotions. Speedland, a hyper-performance trail shoe company, was the event's presenting footwear sponsor, offering discounts and race day gear. Another company, Healdsburg Running Company, helped promote the event and offered Lake Sonoma 55K entries to the winners of the 26K.

Other sponsors this year were Sportago, an outdoor sports store in St. Helena, who helped with the runners packets and offered store discounts and free goodies; Naya Pilates who led warmups and gave race participants class discounts; Skratch Labs, who kept runners fueled and hydrated at the aid stations; Heart and Soul Sports who set up booths and La Saison, who provided post-race fuel. The funds from the event will help PUC departments and support the cross-country team.

Garrido always looks forward to seeing the community come together to enjoy the trails. “Watching people challenge themselves, push their limits, and accomplish goals—that’s what it’s all about for me,” he shared. “Angwin to Angwish was a celebration of growth—both in participation and spirit. We had more runners, new prizes, deeper community support, and an atmosphere of joy, determination, and accomplishment. It really felt like the best one yet.”