PROGRAM INFO
Average roster size11
↳ Freshmen4
↳ # Recruits (est.)
3
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Assistant Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Average roster size14
↳ Freshmen4
↳ # Recruits (est.)
3
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Assistant Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
| Event | Recruit | Walk On | Tryout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K XC | 16:30 | 16:56 | 17:33 |
| 3200m | 9:48 | 10:04 | 10:25 |
| 1600m | 4:29 | 4:35 | 4:47 |
Estimated using data from current and recent Fairfield athletes. May not be representative of the performances required to secure an athletic scholarship, admission offer or roster spot. Be sure to contact coaches for official information.
| Event | Recruit | Walk On | Tryout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K XC | 19:38 | 20:16 | 21:06 |
| 3200m | 11:41 | 11:58 | 12:25 |
| 1600m | 5:17 | 5:29 | 5:40 |
Estimated using data from current and recent Fairfield athletes. May not be representative of the performances required to secure an athletic scholarship, admission offer or roster spot. Be sure to contact coaches for official information.
PROGRAM INFO
Average roster size11
↳ Freshmen4
↳ # Recruits (est.)
3
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Assistant Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Average roster size14
↳ Freshmen4
↳ # Recruits (est.)
3
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
Assistant Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach
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Coaches love recruits with potential to score in the conference finals in year one. See our median marks table for an analysis of recent Top 8 finishes at the Metro Atlantic T&F championships.
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SCOUTING REPORT
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Overview
Fairfield is operating as a cross country-focused Division I program without varsity track and field, so its recruiting is centered almost entirely on building durable distance depth that can score consistently in the MAAC and raise the overall standard of its rosters. Its standards indicate it is casting a relatively broad net compared with top-end Division I distance programs, which fits a program that is emphasizing development, roster depth, and athletes who can contribute across cross country and longer collegiate distance racing.
Men's Program Pro
Fairfield’s men’s cross country program is currently needing reinforcement in its distance core, especially with multiple outgoing runners set to leave a meaningful hole in experience and scoring depth. Because the men’s side does not pair cross country with varsity track and field, Fairfield is prioritizing recruits who can step in quickly as 5000-meter and 1500-meter caliber athletes while also bringing the strength to handle college cross country training and help stabilize the lineup over the next several seasons.
Women's Program Pro
Fairfield’s women’s cross country program is in a similar developmental position, but with a slightly lighter pending roster hit than the men’s side and room to add more depth across the full distance group. The Stags are looking for women who can translate well to the 5000 meters and 1500 meters at the college level, with enough aerobic range to strengthen the cross country squad and enough upside to become dependable conference contributors as the roster matures.
Current Recruiting Outlook Pro
Fairfield is currently targeting distance recruits first and foremost, with the clearest emphasis on cross country runners who project to the collegiate 5000 meters and 1500 meters and can help expand scoring depth immediately. On the men’s side it is pushing harder for ready-to-contribute distance athletes because of the larger upcoming turnover, while on the women’s side it is adding developmental depth and versatile runners who can elevate the program’s baseline in MAAC competition.