Women’s Cross Country Runs at UIS

Women’s Cross Country Runs at UIS Results SPRINGFIELD, IL — Blackburn College Women’s Cross Country opened the 2026 season by running at UIS Prairie Stars Classic Friday evening. The Beavers were led by sophomore Kaitlyn Garland who finished the 5k race in 29:05.59. Less than a few minutes later, Freshman Amelia Elson made her collegiate debut by finishing the course in 31:10.50. Right behind her were two sophomores Mary Ahrens who finished in 31:10.5, and Sophia Palmier, who also finished in 31:13.38. Blackburn also saw sophomore Hunter Kirk cross the finish line. As a team, the Beavers finished the race…