Alaysa Chipunov finished second overall to lead Edward Waters University women’s cross country at the 2026 HOKA Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida.
The freshman completed the women’s race in 20:47.4 and averaged a 6:42-per-mile pace. Edward Waters University finished eighth as a team with 215 points and a combined time of 2:20:34.2.
Edward Waters University women’s cross country results
Paris McKinnon finished 41st overall in 24:48.7 with a 7:59-per-mile pace. Abigail Watt placed 75th in 30:49.2, while Viviandra Phinizee finished 78th in 30:57.4.
Alexandra Cleveland completed the Edward Waters University lineup. The meet provided the women’s team another opportunity to compete during its 2026 season.
Edward Waters University men’s cross country results
Alex Payne III led Edward Waters University men’s cross country with a 13th-place overall finish in 29:21.5. He averaged a 5:54-per-mile pace.
Rayshawn Goodman finished 43rd in 32:28.2 with a 6:32-per-mile pace, and Grey Murphy placed 47th in 33:10.1 while averaging 6:40 per mile. Joshua Walkes finished 76th in 37:10.7 with a 7:29-per-mile pace.
Both Edward Waters University teams competed Friday evening at the HOKA Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest.
Source: Original report