Career Report for Sara Richards
Class of 2026
Cross Country Career
The following chart plots the mile pace for every race throughout high school for this runner. The blue anchor points show the races where the runner improved.
Course-Specific Personal Bests
Below is a listing of Sara Richards's best times on each course. Click on the course name to see a chart of those races.
| Course | Distance | Time | Pace | All-Time Rank | PR Date | PR Event | Graph Races on Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California HS | 2 | 14:35.54 | 7:18 | 6 | 9/3/22 | Cal/ DLS/CHS Scrimmage | 1 |
| California HS | 3 | 20:33.63 | 6:51 | 16 | 8/31/24 | Cal 4 Way Scrimmage | 2 |
| Golden Gate Park | 2.08 | 14:58.6 | 7:12 | 1 | 9/10/22 | Lowell Invitational | 1 |
| Hayward HS | 3 | 20:26.8 | 6:49 | 30 | 11/23/24 | North Coast Section Finals | 5 |
| Hidden Valley Park | 2 | 14:42 | 7:21 | 34 | 9/13/25 | Ed Sias Invitational | 3 |
| Newhall Park | 2 | 15:29 | 7:45 | 51 | 9/16/23 | De La Salle Nike Invitational | 1 |
| Newhall Park | 3 | 21:17.6 | 7:06 | 33 | 11/9/24 | EBAL Championships | 5 |
| Orange County Great Park | 3 | 20:04.7 | 6:42 | 11 | 9/20/25 | Woodbridge Classic (Both Days) | 2 |
| Shadow Cliffs Park | 2.95 | 21:29.4 | 7:17 | 49 | 9/28/24 | Scott Bauhs Invitational | 2 |
| Track | 1.99 | 12:34.11 | 6:19 | 12 | 10/23/24 | Mid-Season Mania 3200m Invite | 5 |
| Wildcat Loop | 2 | 13:46 | 6:53 | 21 | 8/24/24 | Scrimmage vs MV | 5 |
| Wildcat Loop | 3 | 23:18 | 7:46 | 22 | 8/16/23 | 3 Mile TT | 2 |
| Woodward Park | 3.1 | 20:48 | 6:43 | 31 | 11/29/25 | CA State Finals | 4 |
Distance-only Personal Bests
This considers only the courses with distances of 2, 4K (2.48 mi), 3 and 5K (3.1 mi).
| Standard Distance (Mi) |
Time | Pace | Date | Event | Course | Graph Races at Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 13:46 | 6:53 | 8/24/24 | Scrimmage vs MV | Wildcat Loop | 10 |
| 2 | 13:46 | 6:53 | 8/23/25 | Scrimmage vs MV | Wildcat Loop | 10 |
| 3 | 20:04.7 | 6:42 | 9/20/25 | Woodbridge Classic (Both Days) | Orange County Great Park | 16 |
| 3.1 | 20:48 | 6:43 | 11/29/25 | CA State Finals | Woodward Park | 4 |
Career Summary
Below is a summary of each season run by Sara Richards.
| Year | # of Races | Average Pace | Improvements / Chances | Rank on Team | Best # Std Dev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fr | 8 | 7:32 | 1/1 | 8 | 0.81 |
| So | 9 | 7:29 | 4/6 | 15 | 0.92 |
| Jr | 10 | 6:55 | 7/7 | 6 | 0.99 |
| Sr | 11 | 6:57 | 5/11 | 8 | 0.83 |
| Dougherty Valley Career | 38 | 7:11 | 17/25 |
Complete Race and Improvement History: Table
The following table is a listing of every race throughout high school for this runner.
| Date | Event | Course | Distance | Division | Place | # Std Dev |
Time | Pace | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11/22 | 3 Mile TT | Wildcat Loop | 3 | 25:14 | 8:25 | ||||
| 8/20/22 | Scrimmage vs MV | Wildcat Loop | 2 | 15:11 | 7:36 | ||||
| 9/3/22 | Cal/ DLS/CHS Scrimmage | California HS | 2 | JV | 8/41 | 0.81 | 14:35.54 | 7:18 | You ROCK! (SBP, DPR) |
| 9/10/22 | Lowell Invitational | Golden Gate Park | 2.08 | F/S | 51/204 | 0.81 | 14:58.6 | 7:12 | |
| 9/17/22 | De La Salle Nike Invitational | Newhall Park | 3 | V | 187/265 | -0.01 | 23:22.3 | 7:47 | You ROCK! (DPR) |
| 10/15/22 | Mariner Invitational | Hayward HS | 3 | V | 150/298 | 0.59 | 21:38.8 | 7:13 | You ROCK! (DPR) |
| 10/26/22 | Mid-Season Mania 3200m Invite | Track | 1.99 | Open | 82/165 | 0.11 | 13:37.95 | 6:51 | |
| 11/5/22 | EBAL Championships | Newhall Park | 3 | V | 60/69 | 0.42 | 22:33.5 | 7:31 | You ROCK! (LR, PR) |
| 8/16/23 | 3 Mile TT | Wildcat Loop | 3 | 23:18 | 7:46 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR) | |||
| 8/19/23 | Scrimmage vs MV | Wildcat Loop | 2 | 14:48 | 7:24 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR) | |||
| 9/9/23 | Ed Sias Invitational | Hidden Valley Park | 2 | F/S | 58/163 | 0.39 | 16:06.5 | 8:03 | |
| 9/16/23 | De La Salle Nike Invitational | Newhall Park | 2 | F/S | 24/91 | 0.92 | 15:29 | 7:45 | You ROCK! (SBP) |
| 9/30/23 | Scott Bauhs Invitational | Shadow Cliffs Park | 2.95 | F/S | 7/62 | 0.44 | 22:32.9 | 7:39 | |
| 10/21/23 | Mariner Invitational | Hayward HS | 3 | F/S | 25/178 | 0.49 | 21:59.5 | 7:20 | You ROCK! (DSR) |
| 10/25/23 | Mid-Season Mania 3200m Invite | Track | 1.99 | Open | 95/163 | 0.00 | 13:28.92 | 6:46 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR) |
| 11/4/23 | EBAL Championships | Newhall Park | 3 | F/S | 11/61 | 0.37 | 23:16.9 | 7:46 | |
| 11/10/23 | 3200m time trial | Track | 1.99 | Open | 4/35 | 13:07.38 | 6:36 | You ROCK! (LR, PR) | |
| 8/24/24 | Scrimmage vs MV | Wildcat Loop | 2 | 13:46 | 6:53 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR, DPR) | |||
| 8/31/24 | Cal 4 Way Scrimmage | California HS | 3 | V | 7/14 | 20:33.63 | 6:51 | You ROCK! (DPR) | |
| 9/14/24 | Ed Sias Invitational | Hidden Valley Park | 2 | V | 40/100 | 0.78 | 14:56.9 | 7:28 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR) |
| 9/21/24 | Woodbridge XC Classic | Orange County Great Park | 3 | V | 153/211 | 0.50 | 20:24.1 | 6:48 | You ROCK! (DPR) |
| 9/28/24 | Scott Bauhs Invitational | Shadow Cliffs Park | 2.95 | V | 28/89 | 0.87 | 21:29.4 | 7:17 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR) |
| 10/18/24 | Roughrider Invitational | Woodward Park | 3.1 | V | 83/188 | 0.60 | 21:18 | 6:52 | |
| 10/23/24 | Mid-Season Mania 3200m Invite | Track | 1.99 | V | 46/126 | 0.50 | 12:34.11 | 6:19 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR) |
| 11/9/24 | EBAL Championships | Newhall Park | 3 | V | 40/70 | 0.70 | 21:17.6 | 7:06 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR) |
| 11/23/24 | North Coast Section Finals | Hayward HS | 3 | V | 24/54 | 0.99 | 20:26.8 | 6:49 | You ROCK! (LR, PR, SBP) |
| 11/30/24 | CA State Finals | Woodward Park | 3.1 | V | 185/198 | -0.56 | 21:05.1 | 6:48 | You ROCK! (LR, PR, DPR) |
| 8/15/25 | 2 mile TT | Wildcat Loop | 2 | 14:30 | 7:15 | ||||
| 8/23/25 | Scrimmage vs MV | Wildcat Loop | 2 | 13:46 | 6:53 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR, DPR) | |||
| 8/30/25 | Cal 4 Way Scrimmage | California HS | 3 | V | 10/19 | 20:36.54 | 6:52 | ||
| 9/13/25 | Ed Sias Invitational | Hidden Valley Park | 2 | V | 43/95 | 0.76 | 14:42 | 7:21 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR) |
| 9/20/25 | Woodbridge Classic (Both Days) | Orange County Great Park | 3 | V | 221/248 | 0.74 | 20:04.7 | 6:42 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR, DPR) |
| 10/17/25 | Roughrider Invitational | Woodward Park | 3.1 | V | 80/213 | 0.83 | 21:06.86 | 6:49 | You ROCK! (LY, SBP) |
| 10/22/25 | Mid-Season Mania 3200m Invite | Track | 1.99 | Open | 70/127 | 0.15 | 12:53.04 | 6:28 | |
| 10/25/25 | Haystack Invitational | Hayward HS | 3 | V | 65/119 | 0.54 | 21:24.41 | 7:08 | |
| 11/8/25 | EBAL Championships | Newhall Park | 3 | V | 42/81 | 0.72 | 21:24.6 | 7:08 | |
| 11/22/25 | North Coast Section Finals | Hayward HS | 3 | V | 29/52 | 0.33 | 21:33.9 | 7:11 | |
| 11/29/25 | CA State Finals | Woodward Park | 3.1 | V | 180/197 | -0.48 | 20:48 | 6:43 | You ROCK! (LY, LR, PR, DPR) |
Glossary:
- LY = Beat time from the same course a year ago
- LR = Beat time from the most recent running of the course
- PR = Set a new course-specific PR
- PG = Beat personal goal
- SBP = Season's best performance based on position of finish relative to the field. (Highest # of standard deviations).
- DPR = Set a new distance-only PR. Applies to 2 mile, 4K (2.48 mi), 3 mile and 5K (3.1 mi) courses only.
- DSR = New season record at this distance that is not a DPR.
- # Std Dev = The number of standard deviations from the mean.
All columns are sortable by clicking on the column heading.
Track Results
Season Records
| Season | Grade | Pts | 400m | 800m | 1600m | 3200m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Outdoor | Fr | 1:11.00 PR | 2:40.09 | 5:57.74 | - | |
| 2024 Outdoor | So | - | 2:30.43 | 5:48.44 | - | |
| 2025 Outdoor | Jr | - | 2:30.76 | 5:35.70 | 13:22.22 PR | |
| 2026 Outdoor | Sr | - | 2:28.38 PR | 5:33.66 PR | - |
By Event
400m
| Date | Meet | Result | Div | Record | Place | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/23 | Dan Gabor Invite | 1:13.34 | 88 | |||
| 3/11/23 | EBAL Invitational | 1:13.29 | F/S | PR (Δ=0.05,0.1%) LR (Δ=0.05,0.1%) |
4 | |
| 4/20/23 | Dual w/ De La Salle | 1:11.00 | F/S | PR (Δ=2.29,3.1%) SR LR (Δ=2.29,3.1%) |
3 |
800m
| Date | Meet | Result | Div | Record | Place | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/23 | EBAL Invitational | 2:46.30 | F/S | 3 | ||
| 3/30/23 | Dual w/ SRV | 2:45.40 | V | PR (Δ=0.90,0.5%) LR (Δ=0.90,0.5%) |
4 | |
| 4/13/23 | Dual w/ Cal | 2:41.30 | V | PR (Δ=4.10,2.5%) LR (Δ=4.10,2.5%) |
4 | |
| 5/6/23 | EBAL Frosh/Soph Finals | 2:40.09 | F/S | PR (Δ=1.21,0.8%) SR LR (Δ=1.21,0.8%) |
5 | |
| 3/2/24 | Dan Gabor Invitational | 2:41.28 | 34 | |||
| 3/9/24 | EBAL Invitational | 2:37.08 | V | PR (Δ=3.01,1.9%) LR (Δ=4.20,2.6%) LY (Δ=9.22,5.5%) |
3 | |
| 4/13/24 | Granada Distance & Sprint Festival | 2:38.27 | V | LY (Δ=3.03,1.9%) | 22 | |
| 4/18/24 | Dougherty vs Cal High | 2:35.59 | V | PR (Δ=1.49,0.9%) LR (Δ=2.68,1.7%) LY (Δ=5.71,3.5%) |
3 | |
| 4/20/24 | Northern California Frosh/Soph Championships | 2:35.77 | F/S | 11 | ||
| 4/24/24 | EBAL Meet Dougherty Valley @ Dublin | 2:34.83 | V | PR (Δ=0.76,0.5%) LR (Δ=0.94,0.6%) |
2 | |
| 4/27/24 | Dougherty Valley HS Invitational | 2:31.71 | V | PR (Δ=3.12,2.0%) LR (Δ=3.12,2.0%) |
3 | |
| 5/3/24 | EBAL Championships | 2:30.43 | V | PR (Δ=1.28,0.8%) SR (Δ=9.66,6.0%) LR (Δ=1.28,0.8%) LY (Δ=9.66,6.0%) |
16 | |
| 3/5/25 | EBAL: Dougherty Valley - Dublin - San Ramon V | 2:33.54 | V | LY (Δ=3.54,2.3%) | 2 | |
| 3/15/25 | EBAL Invitational | 2:30.76 | V | SR (Δ=-0.33,-0.2%) LR (Δ=2.78,1.8%) LY (Δ=6.32,4.0%) |
3 | |
| 4/19/25 | Granada Distance & Sprint Festival | 2:33.70 | V | LY (Δ=1.13,0.7%) | 20 | |
| 5/3/25 | Wildcat Invitational (Last Chance to PR) | 2:35.54 | V | 3 | ||
| 5/10/25 | (5/9-5/10) EBAL Championships | 2:34.26 | V | LR (Δ=1.28,0.8%) | 16 | |
| 2/28/26 | Skyline Invitational | 2:32.52 | V | LR (Δ=1.74,1.1%) LY (Δ=1.02,0.7%) |
15 | |
| 3/12/26 | EBAL: California - Dougherty Valley | 2:35.28 | V | 4 | ||
| 4/18/26 | Granada Distance & Sprint Festival | 2:28.38 | V | PR (Δ=2.05,1.4%) SR (Δ=2.38,1.6%) LR (Δ=6.90,4.4%) LY (Δ=5.32,3.5%) |
31 | |
| 5/2/26 | Wildcat Last Chance Invitational | 2:30.95 | V | LY (Δ=4.59,3.0%) | 6 | |
| 5/9/26 | (5/8-5/9) EBAL Championships | 2:31.57 | V | LY (Δ=2.69,1.7%) | 20 |
1600m
| Date | Meet | Result | Div | Record | Place | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/23 | Dan Gabor Invite | 6:09.21 | 76 | |||
| 3/18/23 | Dublin Distance Fiesta | 5:57.74 | V | PR (Δ=11.47,3.1%) SR LR (Δ=11.47,3.1%) |
247 | |
| 3/30/23 | Dual w/ SRV | 6:04.96 | V | 10 | ||
| 4/15/23 | Granada Distance & Sprint Festival | 6:08.51 | 57 | |||
| 4/20/23 | Dual w/ De La Salle | 6:00.43 | F/S | LR (Δ=8.08,2.2%) | 1 | |
| 5/6/23 | EBAL Frosh/Soph Finals | 6:06.03 | F/S | 11 | ||
| 3/2/24 | Dan Gabor Invitational | 6:03.55 | LR (Δ=2.48,0.7%) LY (Δ=5.66,1.5%) |
82 | ||
| 3/16/24 | Dublin Distance Fiesta | 5:48.44 | V | PR (Δ=9.30,2.6%) SR (Δ=9.30,2.6%) LR (Δ=15.11,4.2%) LY (Δ=9.30,2.6%) |
234 | |
| 3/1/25 | Dan Gabor Invitational | 5:35.70 | PR (Δ=12.74,3.7%) SR (Δ=12.74,3.7%) LR (Δ=12.74,3.7%) LY (Δ=27.85,7.7%) |
30 | ||
| 4/17/25 | Battle of San Ramon - Cal vs Dougherty Valley | 5:47.54 | V | 4 | ||
| 5/10/25 | (5/9-5/10) EBAL Championships | 6:05.57 | V | 18 | ||
| 3/7/26 | Dan Gabor Invitational | 5:39.52 | V | LR (Δ=26.05,7.1%) | 56 | |
| 3/21/26 | Dublin Distance Fiesta | 5:33.66 | V | PR (Δ=2.04,0.6%) SR (Δ=2.04,0.6%) LR (Δ=5.86,1.7%) |
176 | |
| 3/25/26 | EBAL: Carondelet - De La Salle - Dougherty Va | 5:37.56 | V | 3 |
3200m
| Date | Meet | Result | Div | Record | Place | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/25 | EBAL: Dougherty Valley - Dublin - San Ramon V | 13:22.22 | V | SR | 1 |
4x400m
| Date | Meet | Result | Div | Record | Place | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/26 | EBAL: California - Dougherty Valley | 4:36.33 | V | 3 |
4x800m
| Date | Meet | Result | Div | Record | Place | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/23 | Stocking Super 7 | 11:41.98 | F/S | LY (Δ=7.75,1.1%) | 1 | |
| 5/6/23 | EBAL Frosh/Soph Finals | 11:07.28 | F/S | LR (Δ=34.70,4.9%) | 1 | |
| 4/18/24 | Dougherty vs Cal High | 10:28.16 | V | LR (Δ=24.36,3.7%) | 1 | |
| 4/24/24 | EBAL Meet Dougherty Valley @ Dublin | 11:18.10 | V | 1 | ||
| 2/22/25 | Super 7 Invitational | 10:14.35 | V | PR (Δ=2.66,0.4%) LR (Δ=1:03.75,9.4%) |
1 | |
| 5/10/25 | (5/9-5/10) EBAL Championships | 10:35.27 | V | 3 | ||
| 5/17/25 | NCS Tri-Valley Area Championships | 10:04.75 | V | PR (Δ=9.60,1.6%) LR (Δ=30.52,4.8%) |
6 | |
| 5/24/25 | (5/23-5/24) CIF North Coast Section Meet of C | 10:18.20 | V | 14 | ||
| 3/14/26 | East Bay Athletic League Invitational | 10:19.61 | V | 1 | ||
| 5/9/26 | (5/8-5/9) EBAL Championships | 10:10.02 | V | LR (Δ=26.03,4.1%) LY (Δ=25.25,4.0%) |
3 | |
| 5/16/26 | NCS Tri-Valley Area Championships | 10:03.24 | V | PR (Δ=1.51,0.2%) LR (Δ=6.78,1.1%) LY (Δ=1.51,0.2%) |
7 | |
| 5/23/26 | (5/22-5/23) CIF North Coast Section Meet of C | 10:10.75 | V | 13 |
Distance Medley 12-4-8-16
| Date | Meet | Result | Div | Record | Place | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/23 | Stocking Super 7 | 15:09.73 | F/S | LY (Δ=15.06,1.6%) | 2 | |
| 3/25/23 | Bay Area Relays | 14:10.06 | F/S | LR (Δ=59.67,6.6%) | 4 | |
| 3/28/26 | Bay Area Relays | 12:32.92 | V | LR (Δ=54.96,6.8%) LY (Δ=54.96,6.8%) |
3 |