The Thunder cross country team competed for the first time since 2021 and traveled to North Newton, Kansas to run in the Muthama-Rogers Invitational hosted by Bethel College (KS). Freshman, Grace Black would compete in her first collegiate 5K and would run 28:55. She would finish 91st out 94 runners. Sophomore, Thomas Craig would also compete in his first collegiate race and would run his 8K in 36:53 to finish 129th out of 132 runners. While it was a tough course, both runners now have a better idea of what to expect.

The Thunder will race next on Friday, October 3rd at the NCCC Invite hosted by Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas. This race will start at 5:00PM.

How to Follow the Thunder: For complete information and to stay up-to-date with Manhattan Christian College Cross Country, visit www.mccthunder.com and follow the team's social media pages on Instagram.

Manhattan Christian College Athletics and Thunder Cross Country are excited to put out the 2025 men's and women's cross country schedule. MCC and athletics bring back cross country for the first time since 2021. There are four regular season meets set in September, October, and November. The Thunder will travel to North Newton, Kansas to run in the Muthama-Rogers Invitational hosted by Bethel College, Chanute, Kansas to compete in the NCCC Invite hosted by Neosho County Community College, Iola, Kansas to run in the ACC Firestarter hosted by Allen Community College, and finally to Joplin, Missouri to compete in the Last Chance Meet before heading to the NCCAA National Championships. The Championships will be held in Joplin, Missouri at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course on November 14th.

Check out the entire schedule here: 2025 Cross Country Schedule

How to Follow the Thunder: For complete information and to stay up-to-date with Manhattan Christian College Cross Country, visit www.mccthunder.com and follow the team's social media pages on Instagram.