PROGRAM INFO
Rank (2025)#23 D1
Average roster size26
↳ Freshmen6
↳ # Recruits (est.)
5-6
Head Men's Cross County Coach
Assistant Coach
Average roster size41
↳ Freshmen10
↳ # Recruits (est.)
6
Head Men's Cross County Coach
Assistant Coach
Average roster size56
↳ Freshmen12
↳ # Recruits (est.)
7-8
Director Of Track & Field Operations
Director Of Track & Field/Cross Country
Assistant Coach - Throws
Assistant Coach - Distance
Assistant Coach - Distance
Assistant Coach (Multis/Jumps)
Assistant Coach - Sprints/Hurdles/Sprint Relays
Rank (2026)#51 D1
Average roster size67
↳ Freshmen13
↳ # Recruits (est.)
8
Director Of Track & Field Operations
Director Of Track & Field/Cross Country
Assistant Coach - Throws
Assistant Coach - Distance
Assistant Coach - Distance
Assistant Coach (Multis/Jumps)
Assistant Coach - Sprints/Hurdles/Sprint Relays
Michigan State
Cross Country and Track & Field Recruiting Standards 2026-27
| Event | Recruit | Walk On | Tryout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K XC | 15:15 | 15:43 | 16:14 |
| 3200m | 9:14 | 9:27 | 9:36 |
| 1600m | 4:15 | 4:21 | 4:32 |
| 800m | 1:53 | 1:56 | 1:59 |
| 400m | 48.40 | 49.80 | 51.35 |
| 300m H | 38.44 | 39.35 | 39.88 |
| 200m | 21.66 | 22.16 | 22.27 |
| 110m H | 14.34 | 14.76 | 14.90 |
| 100m | 10.67 | 10.97 | 11.12 |
| Discus | 180' 8" | 169' 2" | 155' 5" |
| High Jump | 6' 8" | 6' 5" | 6' 3" |
| Javelin | 185' 11" | 174' 2" | 166' 0" |
| Long Jump | 22' 4" | 21' 4" | 21' 3" |
| Pole Vault | 16' 3" | 15' 9" | 15' 1" |
| Shot Put | 57' 1" | 53' 6" | 50' 4" |
| Triple Jump | 49' 2" | 48' 2" | 47' 6" |
Estimated using data from current and recent Michigan State 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 | 17:56 | 18:37 | 19:37 |
| 3200m | 10:42 | 10:56 | 11:12 |
| 1600m | 4:54 | 5:05 | 5:16 |
| 800m | 2:13 | 2:17 | 2:24 |
| 400m | 57.12 | 58.42 | 1:00 |
| 300m H | 44.99 | 46.70 | 47.33 |
| 200m | 25.42 | 26.06 | 26.59 |
| 100m | 11.92 | 12.17 | 12.31 |
| 100m H | 14.42 | 14.95 | 15.29 |
| Discus | 145' 2" | 135' 0" | 123' 5" |
| High Jump | 5' 7" | 5' 4" | 5' 2" |
| Javelin | 140' 8" | 132' 8" | 120' 10" |
| Long Jump | 18' 0" | 17' 5" | 16' 11" |
| Pole Vault | 13' 3" | 12' 8" | 11' 8" |
| Shot Put | 45' 5" | 41' 8" | 39' 11" |
| Triple Jump | 36' 6" | 36' 6" | 36' 6" |
Estimated using data from current and recent Michigan State 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
Rank (2025)#23 D1
Average roster size26
↳ Freshmen6
↳ # Recruits (est.)
5-6
Head Men's Cross County Coach
Assistant Coach
Average roster size41
↳ Freshmen10
↳ # Recruits (est.)
6
Head Men's Cross County Coach
Assistant Coach
Average roster size56
↳ Freshmen12
↳ # Recruits (est.)
7-8
Director Of Track & Field Operations
Director Of Track & Field/Cross Country
Assistant Coach - Throws
Assistant Coach - Distance
Assistant Coach - Distance
Assistant Coach (Multis/Jumps)
Assistant Coach - Sprints/Hurdles/Sprint Relays
Rank (2026)#51 D1
Average roster size67
↳ Freshmen13
↳ # Recruits (est.)
8
Director Of Track & Field Operations
Director Of Track & Field/Cross Country
Assistant Coach - Throws
Assistant Coach - Distance
Assistant Coach - Distance
Assistant Coach (Multis/Jumps)
Assistant Coach - Sprints/Hurdles/Sprint Relays
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