CHARLOTTE, NC - The Augusta University Men's Cross Country team had a busy weekend, competing in both  Men's Blue 8k Run and the Gold 8k run at the Royals Cross Country Challenge. The team finished 15th in the Gold 8k and 8th in the Blue 8k, with strong performances across both groups.
GOLD 8K RESULTS
The team posted a total time of 2:12:08, with an average time of 26:25 for the 8k race. Leading the Jaguars was Eli Corn, who clocked a time of 26:00.2, followed by Beck Wolf-Hardy with a time of 26:08.9. Benjamin Roberts came in at 26:37.4, while Shahzeb Rashid finished with a time of 26:40.0. Carter Dehnke rounded out the top five scorers with a time of 26:41.9. Elijah Fitts also competed, crossing the line in 28:12.0.
BLUE 8K RESULTS
In the Blue 8k race, Augusta posted a team time of 2:21:35, with an average time of 28:19. Leading the group was Marshall Bray, who finished with a time of 27:16.7. He was followed by Amir Dayal at 27:36.2, Noah Shepherd at 28:21.0, David Ajuzie at 29:10.1, and Joseph Elbert at 29:12.1.
FULL RESULTS OF AUGUSTA RUNNERS:
Royals Challenge:
Blue 8k Run:
The Jaguars look ahead to the Peach Belt Conference Championship on October 26, where they are set to defend their title, having won the last five consecutive conference championships. The team aims to continue their dominance and bring home another title.
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