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The Red Banner Race Report
Featuring and celebrating NAIA cross country/track and field athletes, coaches, and supporters. This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by the NAIA.
Episodes
The Red Banner Race ReportJoanna Halterman, Milligan University
Joanna Halterman of Milligan University has seen immense progress through her last two years of cross country. During her freshman cross country season two…
The Red Banner Race ReportKaydence Platero, Haskell Indian Nations University
Our guest today is Kaydence Platero, a cross country and track athlete from Haskell Indian Nations University. She recently ran her PR of 21:39 at the Billy…
The Red Banner Race ReportJack 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportCaleb 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportJustin 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportCaleb 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportSerenity 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportSarah 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportAbbey 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportNAIA 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportDean 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportAdam 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportGrace 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportTrenton 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportSydney 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportCarson 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportLuca 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportNico 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportKatie 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportDeAndre 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportNunu 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportTyrone 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…
The Red Banner Race ReportEllen-Mary Kearney, Milligan University
Welcome back to the Red Banner Race Report, where we dive into the achievements of the incredible cross country and track and field athletes in the NAIA. I’m…
The Red Banner Race ReportKatie Woods, Marian University
2 minutes, 47 seconds. That’s how long it took to change Marian University history forever. In the final stretch of the 1000-meter final, our guest today ran…
The Red Banner Race ReportNetanel Dorothea, Madonna University
Welcome back to the Red Banner Race Report Podcast, featuring sprinter Netanel Dorothea. His performance at the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field…
The Red Banner Race ReportNathan Cremin, Montreat College
If you’ve been following the NAIA circuit lately, you know the name Nathan Cremin. After starting at Gardner-Webb, Nathan made the move to Montreat College and…
The Red Banner Race ReportTristan Trevino, Marian University
Hello and welcome to the Red Banner Race Report Podcast! My name is Meran, and I launched this podcast to shine a spotlight on the incredible athletes…