Cumberland University Cross Country

We still have spots on our team for this upcoming season. If you have not found a home, reach out.

Our women’s team is returning several runners that finished second in conference last season.

Our men’s team has several excited new additions, and they finished third last year.

Both teams have high expectations for this upcoming season. If you are still looking, we could be the right fit for you.

We have another addition to our men’s team. joins us from Tullahoma, TN. Welcome to Cumberland!

We have another commitment for our 26-27 women’s team. joins us from Garden City CC. Look forward to her contributing to our team’s success.

🚨D¥L4N Hʋŋʈɛɾ has officially signed for the 2026 - 2027 season. Excited to watch him compete in the maroon and gray. '26 class is coming together.

Senior Sami Parker ran the NAIA marathon (as part of the ). It was her first marathon, and she finished at 3:30:54. Great job, !

Excited to announce our first signing for the men’s 2026-2027 team: Carter Crook. Carter has seen a lot of growth running for . He hit a PR of 16:27.

represented Cumberland University at the 205 NAIA XC Championships. She ran a SB of 24:16. Thankful for the hard work that Sarah has put in during her time at Cumberland. She has been a dependable, steady presence. Glad she got this opportunity.

Also, shout out to for coming along to support.

“Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in.”

Sarah Wilkerson has earned another couple of weeks of XC by becoming a national qualifier after finishing 12th at the Mid-South Conference meet.

During her four years at Cumberland, Sarah has been a consistent runner. She always gives her best at practice and helps clean up afterwards all while pursuing a nursing degree. Proud of this accomplishment for her.

Her last race will be in Tallahassee, Florida on November 21.

Our men’s team finished third (by a point) at the Mid-South Conference meet. Two finished in the top 20. Four were in the top 25. This group had some setbacks to begin the season, but they have battled through it and finished with a strong race.

Our women’s team finished second at the Mid-South Conference Championship yesterday. This was their best finish since 2018. Our top three were in the top 20. The top five were in the top 25. Great finish for our team.