San Juan, California, will once again host one of the fastest 10Ks in the world: The Ten. Scheduled for March 28, the meet will feature seeded sections of both the 10K and 5K for men and women.

At last year’s event, New Mexico standouts Ishamael Kipkurui and Habtom Samuel both broke the NCAA men’s 10K record, highlighting the meet’s reputation for producing historic performances.

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This year’s competition brings together top talent from around the globe. In the women’s 10K, Shelby Houlihan headlines the field as she targets the American record. With a 5K personal best of 14:23.92, she will be making her 10K debut. The current American record was set at The Ten in 2023 by Alicia Monson, who ran 30:03.82.

Houlihan will be joined by Saucony’s Vanessa Fraser, who is set to make her sixth appearance at the meet in 2026. Claire Yerby is also slated to play a key role, pacing the 10K before doubling back to compete in the elite 1500m.

On the men’s side, Shoya Kawase leads the field with a top seed time of 27:46.88. Stanford standout Ky Robinson will also be in the mix, representing On Athletics Club.

The meet will also feature elite 1500m sections for both men and women. Notable entries on the men’s side include Ajay Kumar Saroj, Mario Garcia Romo, and Parker Stokes. The women’s race will be led by Pooja Olla, coming off a 12th-place finish at the World Cross Country Championships.

Check out the full entry lists below: