Take a look at the top distance runners ready to take the track at Hayward Field for the 2025 NCAA Track and Field National Championships. Each runner is ranked by their fastest time of the season, whether from qualifying or a different meet.

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While these are the current rankings, anything could happen in Eugene, with the distance runners locked into a tight field. See who the top competitors are going into the National Championships. 

Men’s 5000M

1. Habtom Samuel – New Mexico – 13:05.87
2. Ishmael Kipkurui – New Mexico – 13:09.24
3. Valentin Soca – CBU – 13:13.10
4. Parker Wolfe – North Carolina – 13:13.49
5. Evans Kurui – Washington St. – 13:16.01
6. Gary Martin – Virginia – 13:16.82
7. Drew Bosley – Northern Arizona – 13:17.06
8. Rocky Hansen – Wake Forest – 13:22.06
9. Matt Strangio – Portland – 13:24.14
10. Ben Shearer – Arkansas – 13:24.74

Women’s 5000M 

1. Pamela Kosgei – New Mexico – 14:52.45
2. Lexy Halladay-Lowry – BYU – 14:52.93
3. Grace Hartman – NC State – 14:58.11
4. Hilda Olemomoi – Florida – 15:04.65
5. Chloe Scrimgeour – Georgetown – 15:05.40
6. Sophia Kennedy – Stanford – 15:11.12
7. Doris Lemngole – Alabama – 15:11.62
8. Jenna Hutchins – BYU – 15:16.95
9. Marion Jepngetich – New Mexico – 15:22.80
10. Diana Cherotich – Oregon – 15:23.42

Men’s 10,000M 

1. Evans Kurui – Washington St. – 27:37.32
2. Habtom Samuel – New Mexico – 27:38.51
3. Ishmael Kipkurui – New Mexico – 27:43.66
4. Dylan Schubert – Furman – 27:45.63
5. Ernest Cheruiyot – Texas Tech – 27:45.65
6. Dismus Lokira – Alabama – 27:47.20
7. Said Mechaal – Iowa State – 27:48.08
8. Lex Young – Stanford – 27:48.93
9. David Mullarkey – Northern Arizona – 27:51.80
10. Rodgers Kiplimo – Iowa State – 27:52.12

Women’s 10,000M 

1. Pamela Kosgei – New Mexico – 30:55.37
2. Grace Hartman – NC State – 31:20.60
3. Diana Cherotich – Oregon – 31:45.22
4. Paityn Noe – Arkansas – 31:59.22
5. Juliet Cherubet – Oregon – 32:02.78
6. Jadyn Keeler – North Dakota – 32:06.70
7. Chloe Scrimgeour – Georgetown – 32:13.64
8. Joy Naukot – West Virginia – 32:21.84
9. Monica Wanjiku – Missouri – 32:21.97
10. Edna Chelulei – Eastern Kentucky – 32:22.80

Men’s 3000M Steeplechase

1. Geoffrey Kirwa – Louisville – 8:13.89
2. Mathew Kosgei – New Mexico – 8:22.13
3. James Corrigan – BYU – 8:22.20
4. Collins Kiprop Kipngok – Kentucky – 8:22.67
5. Joash Ruto – Iowa State – 8:25.42
6. Rob McManus – Montana State – 8:26.83
7. Silas Kiptanui – Tulane – 8:27.28
8. Bismack Kipchirchir – Akron – 8:27.51
9. Brett Gardner – NC State – 8:29.65
10. Isaac Hedengren – BYU – 8:30.01

Women’s 3000M Steeplechase

1. Doris Lemngole – Alabama – 9:10.13
2. Pamela Kosgei – New Mexico – 9:15.93
3. Lexy Halladay-Lowry – BYU – 9:18.05
4. Angelina Napoleon – NC State – 9:27.85
5. Leah Jeruto – Oklahoma – 9:34.71
6. Katelyn Stewart-Barnett – Michigan State – 9:36.96
7. Sarah Tait – West Virginia – 9:37.62
8. Karrie Baloga – Northern Arizona – 9:40.13
9. Debora Cherono – Texas A&M – 9:42.55
10. Taylor Lovell – BYU – 9:42.83

About Hayward Field

Hayward Field, which was built in 1919, is no stranger to top-tier track and field events, including the Diamond League and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

The venue is named after Bill Hayward, who ran the University of Oregon track and field program from 1904 to 1947. Though it originally was intended for Ducks football, many additions and renovations over the century have helped it become a premier destination.

In September 2023, the venue became the first facility outside of Zurich or Brussels to host the two-day season-ending Wanda Diamond League Final, where the year’s 32 overall champions were crowned.

What Schools Won The Team Titles At The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The Arkansas women took home the outdoor team title in 2024, sweeping the indoor and outdoor championships for the 2023-2024 season.

Florida, led by legendary head coach Mike Holloway, secured the men’s title in 2024, giving the Gators three consecutive outdoor men’s titles. Florida became the first team to three-peat since Texas A&M (2009-2011).

What Schools Have Won The Most Titles At The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The NCAA Division I Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1921. 

USC owns the most men’s titles with 25, while Arkansas is the only other program with 10 or more (10).

The NCAA Division I Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1982. 

LSU has won the most women’s titles with 14. The next-closest is Texas with five.

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