The Red Banner Race Report

Jack Gladfelter, Corban University

Jack Gladfelter is tearing up the grass this cross country season for Corban University in Oregon. Last fall, Jack finished 11th at the NAIA National Championships in Ta

Caleb Greene, Milligan University

Caleb Greene, a graduate student from Milligan University (Tenn.), was the NAIA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, October 11. Caleb c

Justin Kiplagat, Trinity Western

Justin Kiplagat, a senior from Trinity Western (B.C.), was the NAIA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for the week ending on September 27, 2026. Justin won his firs

Caleb Sarsland, Dickinson State

Last year as a junior, Caleb Sarsland of Dickinson State saw phenomenal success, dropping his 8K personal best from 25:11 to 24:21.  He was ranked 33rd going into the 202

Serenity Larson, University of Saint Mary

“This is not about instant gratification. You have to work hard for it, sweat for it, give up sleeping in on Sunday mornings.” - LAUREN FESSENDEN Serenity Larson came to

Sarah Kirby, Central Methodist University

Sarah Kirby of Central Methodist University was recently named the Heart of America Conference Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for two straight weeks.  At the Gr

Abbey Gentz, Huntington University

"Brave means not giving up on the things that make you feel alive." - Gabe Grunewald On Sept. 7, 2026, Huntington University’s Abigail Gentz was named the Crossroads Lea

NAIA XC/TF Central

Welcome back to the Red Banner Race Report Podcast, where we feature and celebrate the amazing moments, mindsets, and miles of cross country and track and field within th

Dean Reynolds, Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor University’s Dean Reynolds is one of the Cougars’ most accomplished runners in school history, winning a national championship outdoors in the 4x800 relay (w

Adam Trausch, Baker College

Baker College in Owosso, Michigan, recently announced the addition of athletics, including cross country, to its campus.  The Baker Bees will be part of the Wolverine Hoo

Grace Steinmetz, Bellevue University

Bellevue University's Grace Steinmetz's college coach called her rapid ascent a "huge understatement" of a surprise, and there’s no better way to explain the in

Trenton Sweet, Indiana Wesleyan University

Welcome back to another episode of the Red Banner Race Report Podcast, the show where we dive deep into the minds, the miles, and the mindsets of the athletes chasing col

Sydney Duncan, Indiana University Kokomo

At the 2026 NAIA Outdoor National Championships in Asheville, NC, Sydney Duncan of Indiana University Kokomo completed a rare and historic feat—sweeping the Hammer, Shot

Carson Krack, Carroll College

The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recently announced its 2026 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Year, with Carroll

Luca Madeo, University of the Cumberlands

Welcome back to the Red Banner Race Report, the podcast highlighting the amazing athletes and achievements in NAIA Cross Country and Track & Field. In this episode, we ar

Nico Altheimer, St. Thomas University

Welcome back to the Red Banner Race Report Podcast, where we feature the amazing athletes and performances in NAIA cross country and track and field. We are joined by the

Katie Vogt, Doane University

Welcome back to the Red Banner Race Report podcast, featuring the cross country and track and field stars of the NAIA.  I’m your host, Meran, and today’s guest is Katie V

DeAndre Jones, Voorhees University

Welcome back to the Red Banner Race Report, the podcast where we go beyond the results to meet the humans chasing NAIA achievements in cross country and track and field.

Nunu Ishaka, University of British Columbia

Welcome to the Red Banner Race Report Podcast, your home for what’s happening on the oval, in the field, and on the trail across the NAIA.  This episode will take us out

Tyrone Summerall, Central Methodist University

Welcome to the Red Banner Race Report podcast, where we take a deeper dive into the amazing achievements and athletes in NAIA cross country and track and field.  Today’s