Pushing limits, breaking records

We have reached out initial goal of $10,000 thanks to all of our generous donors! We have set a new goal to raise $17,500 for the two teams. We know you can help us race toward the finish line!

Dear friends, alumni and supporters of track and field and cross country,

The 2024–25 seasons were truly historic for Central College cross country and track and field teams. Our student-athletes delivered outstanding performances on the course, on the track and in the classroom.

• 72 new Top-10 performances
• 11 school records
• 13 All-Region honors and 15 All-Americans
• A national runner-up in the men’s decathlon, named Midwest Field Athlete of the Year
• A men’s DMR championship and an all-time Division III record in the shuttle hurdle relay at Drake Relays
• 41 All-Conference performances, including 14 champions
• And a first in program history: Addy Parrott '25, women’s cross country individual conference champion

Our athletes also continue to excel academically. With team GPAs of 3.6 (women) and 3.3 (men), more than 20 athletes earned perfect 4.0s, and all four programs were named USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams!

We are proud of this momentum, and we’re committed to giving our student-athletes the best resources to keep raising the bar. This year, your support will help us:

• Create a Normatec Recovery Room to aid training and recovery.
• Upgrade equipment as we prepare to host the A-R-C Outdoor Championships.
• Support travel to key competitions where our athletes can compete at the highest level.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 this season. Every gift, large or small, directly impacts our athletes’ ability to train, recover and compete at their very best.

When you give, you’re fueling the hard work and dreams of student-athletes who dedicate themselves year-round. Thank you for being part of their journey and for believing in what they can achieve.

With gratitude,
Joe Dunham
Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Coach

Brandon Sturman
Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Track and Field Coach