PASADENA (CNS) – Irvine’s Tim Reed won the rescheduled Rose Bowl Half Marathon Sunday in a time of 1:11:07, 32 seconds ahead of Michael Nakahara of Torrance, race officials said.
The former Sal State Fullerton runner, who became a father six months ago, said he was awakened by his daughter at midnight, 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. the night before the race.
“The 4 a.m. wake-up call was nothing for us,” Reed said afterward.
“It was me and the (lead) motorcycle guy the whole time. It was motivating running away from people instead of having people right next to me.”
Inglewood’s Alejandra Santiago won the women’s portion of the race, beating Alyssa Jonanik of Chicago by 45 seconds in a time of 1:21:31.
It was a logical progression for Santiago, who finished third in her first Rose Bowl Half Marathon and second the next time she ran the event.
“When I saw Alyssa near the end I was like, “Ahhhhhhhhh!” Santiago said. “I was scrambling at the end.”
The half marathon was originally scheduled for January but was rescheduled following the devastating Eaton Fire.
“January was rough for everyone,” Santiago said. “Regardless of where you lived, you got ash. That was a reminder of what was going on. I think it was great that the race was put on. I do hope that people remember to go back to Pasadena and Altadena and the Palisades to help out. The recovery’s going to go on for years.”
Also Sunday, Chandler Gorham of Los Angeles, who grew up in Orange County and ran club track at the University of Oregon, won the men’s 5K in 17:36, winning by a convincing 37 seconds.
“I think it’s particularly special (winning) this year with the race being postponed,” Gorham said. “This is a good chance for the city to come together, and it’s such a historic venue that means so much to the city and a lot to me.”
Olivia Ruiz of San Marino won the women’s 5K in 20:18.
“It was so much fun,” Ruiz said. “Everyone is cheering each other on. It’s a nice, sunny day and everyone is here for the fire relief.”
The 10th Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K, which are organized by The McCourt Foundation, will return to their January date next year, scheduled for Jan. 18, 2026.
More information can be found at RoseBowlHalf.com.
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