2026 fall results, athlete references and club entries from the Great Plains region.
Verified October 24, 2026 · Independent coverage from Confluence Running · Official NIRCA site
Iowa State University appears in the NIRCA Great Plains club directory. Ames, IA.
Club website · NIRCA club directory
Selections follow this club's top two finishers in its latest verified regional race, or its latest verified fall meet when no regional result is available. The mark describes one race, not a national ranking or a confirmed nationals entry.
23:46.03 · 6K · Place 11
Club leader at latest verified regional. NIRCA Cross Country Great Plains Regional, Oct 17, 2026.
25:55.51 · 8K · Place 2
Regional top 10. NIRCA Cross Country Great Plains Regional, Oct 17, 2026.
27:22.75 · 8K · Place 21
Club leader at latest verified regional. NIRCA Cross Country Great Plains Regional, Oct 17, 2026.
| Date | Meet | Division | Team place / points | First club finisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | NIRCA Cross Country Great Plains Regional | Women 6K | No scored team result | Emma Breese · 23:46.03 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | NIRCA Cross Country Great Plains Regional | Men 8K | 4 / 115 points | Adrian Welton · 25:55.51 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Border Battle | Women 6K | 3 / 76 points | Emma Breese · 25:40.00 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Border Battle | Men 8K | 3 / 83 points | David Rice · 27:48.80 |
NIRCA Cross Country Great Plains Regional · Oct 17, 2026 · 6K
| Overall place | Runner | Time | Scoring place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Emma Breese | 23:46.03 | - |
Sources: NIRCA meet information · Published result source. Checked October 24, 2026.
NIRCA Cross Country Great Plains Regional · Oct 17, 2026 · 8K
| Overall place | Runner | Time | Scoring place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Adrian Welton | 25:55.51 | 2 |
| 21 | Sean Thomas | 27:22.75 | 21 |
| 26 | Lucas Galindo | 27:37.34 | 24 |
| 43 | Jake Cruz | 28:40.36 | 31 |
| 62 | Eric Laures | 30:03.56 | 37 |
| 66 | Tyler Schmidt | 30:26.68 | (39) |
| 86 | Michael McClaflin | 33:05.59 | (42) |
Sources: NIRCA meet information · Published result source. Checked October 24, 2026.
| Division | Name as entered | Class as entered |
|---|---|---|
| Women | Emma Breese | FR |
| Men | Adrian Welton | SO |
| Men | Connor Dixson | JR |
| Men | Eric Laures | SR |
| Men | Gabriel Moris | SO |
| Men | Jake Cruz | SO |
| Men | Lucas Galindo | FR |
| Men | Michael McClaflin | SO |
| Men | Sean Thomas | SO |
| Men | Tyler Schmidt | FR |
November 7 nationals guide · Regional recaps and result status. Nationals entry and championship qualification remain subject to NIRCA's official rules and current entries.
Directory source: NIRCA member club directory. Directory presence does not confirm current dues status or participation at every meet. Coverage snapshot: October 24, 2026.
