May 28, 2026
First tennis, now track: International athletes take 19 of 24 (79.2%) NCAA qualifiers in 10,000m
10 years ago, 17 of the 24 (70.8%) men's NCAA 10,000 qualifiers hailed from the USA. This year, it's just 5 of 24 (20.8%). Update: For the women, 10 years ago also 17 of the 24 (70.8%) qualifiers were American. This year, it's down to 10 of 24 (41.7%) while the Kenyan numbers have gone up sixfold, from 2 (8.3%) to 12 (50%).
May 17, 2026
Marco Langon on Penn Relays, going pro, and why he won’t run the NCAA 1500
Fresh off his 3:32.79 1500, Villanova star Marco Langon joins the LetsRun podcast to discuss Penn Relays, Simeon Birnbaum, going pro, and why he thinks running the NCAA 1500 would be “pretty fucking dumb.”
May 13, 2026
Gout Gout Gets the 60 Minutes Treatment, Birnbaum's 1:44, Diamond League Returns
Does Simeon Birnbaum’s huge 1:44.67 pb mean he'll break the NCAA 1500m curse? Whats up with the 800? Gout Gout’s 60 Minutes profile, Parker Valby's return and a lot more.
April 19, 2026
Simeon Birnbaum Smashes NCAA 1500m Record with 3:31.69
Simeon Birnbaum ran 3:31.69 at Hayward Field to smash the NCAA 1500m record, closing in 53.59 to take down Liam Murphy’s 3:33.02.
March 15, 2026
NCAA Indoor men: Colin Sahlman wins controversial 3000 via DQ, as sprint records fall
Ja'Kobe Tharp (7.32 in 60 hurdles) and Garrett Kaalund (19.95 in 200) both broke NCAA records while Colin Sahlman won a controversial 3000 after Habtom Samuel was DQ'd.
March 14, 2026
NCAA Indoor Championships Day 1: Colin Sahlman anchors NAU to DMR title, Habtom Samuel wins 5000 over Marco Langon
Colin Sahlman powered NAU to its first NCAA DMR title, the Oregon woman made up for last year, and Habtom Samuel won the 5000 on Day 1 of the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville.
March 14, 2026
Video of Jane Hedengren's NCAA 5000m Indoor Track Title | Results
Video of Jane Hedengren's impressive NCAA 5000m win and all the Day 1 distance finals.
March 13, 2026
Jane Hedengren Wins First NCAA Title, Dominates Indoor 5000m in 15:00.12
BYU freshman Jane Hedengren dominated the NCAA 5000 over the final stages, winning in 15:00.12 and closing the final kilometer in 2:46.24 to break the field and get her first NCAA title and victory over Alabama's Doris Lemngole.
March 02, 2026
A Track Star, Doping Allegations, & The NCAA's Anti-Doping Policy Exposed
Since he stopped racing in the middle of the 2025 cross country season for Iowa State, Seth Clevenger has taken DIII by storm. The Rowan University athlete is the DIII leader in three events, but following the release of a video of an alleged EPO order, multiple former teammates told LetsRun.com that Clevenger said he took banned substances in 2025 while at Iowa State and admitted as such to the coaching staff. The situation raises questions about a potential hole in the NCAA’s anti-doping policy. We investigate how a star could allegedly admit to banned drug use and remain eligible to compete.
*MB: LRC Investigates: Multiple ex-teammates claim DIII's #1 distance runner admitted to using banned drug at Iowa St
November 22, 2025
Doris Lemngole repeats as NCAA XC champion as NC State women win 4th title in 5 years
Lemngole and Jane Hedengren ran together for 5.5k but Lemngole buried her in the final 500m to win by 13 seconds. NC State took down BYU 114-130 to cement its status as a dynasty.
November 22, 2025
Habtom Samuel flies to NCAA XC win as OK State wins second title in three years
Habtom Samuel surged late to win the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships, while Oklahoma State (57) dominated to earn its second team title in three years as New Mexico (82) had its best men's finisher ever.
November 22, 2025
2025 NCAA Women's Cross Country Results - Team & Individual Full Results
Full results from the 2025 NCAA XC Championships in Missouri.
November 22, 2025
2055 NCAA Men's Cross Country Results - Team & Individual Full Results
Full results from the 2025 NCAA XC Championships in Missouri.
November 21, 2025
How to Watch the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships for $2
Don't have ESPNU? You can watch Saturday’s NCAA Cross Country Championships on ESPNU for just $2
November 19, 2025
NCAA XC women's team preview: NC State vs BYU (again) -- or can Oregon crash the party?
Jonathan Gault has talked to three of the most kick-ass female coaches in the land - Diljeet Taylor, Shalane Flanagan and Laurie Henes. Learn what they think of this year's team battle.
November 19, 2025
2025 LetsRun NCAAs Cross Country Prediction Contest
Tell us who will win the NCAA cross country championships Saturday in Missouri.
November 19, 2025
NCAA XC men's individual preview: Can American Rocky Hansen upset favorites Habtom Samuel & Brian Musau?
Samuel has finished 2nd twice in a row while Musau won the NCAA indoor & outdoor 5k titles in 2025. The 20-year-old Hansen is the US's best hope to extend their win streak to 6 in a row as he has impressed with big wins at Panorama Farms & ACCs.
November 19, 2025
Jane Hedengren looks to make history as first freshman in 40 years to win NCAA women's XC title
BYU coach Diljeet Taylor says that after running 4:23 and 14:57 on the track last spring, Hedengren has reached an even higher level this fall. She also reveals Hedengren won't be trying out for the USA's World XC team in December.
November 18, 2025
NCAA XC men's team preview: OK State looks for 2nd title in 3 years as Iowa State chases title amid controversy
OK State is #1 after a magnificent performance at Big 12s. Can the Cowboys win a second title in three years? Or can Iowa State, which has dealt with multiple suspensions and an arrest in 2025, win its first title in 31 years? Does #3 New Mexico have a prayer? Plus we'll tell you why no one else does.
*Ok State watch out. Darren Gauson says New Mexcio has 5 guys that could go sub-27:50 right now
*NCAA Cross Country is RUINED - Teams like Florida Women, OSU and New Mexico ruin NCAA Cross Country
November 15, 2025
Stanford’s 31-Year NCAA XC Streak Is Over
Stanford’s 31-year streak of NCAA Cross Country Championship appearances is over. The Cardinal finished 6th at the West Regional, missing NCAAs for the first time since 1993, but the Colorado men kept their streak going.