Northern Illinois University
PROGRAM INFO

Average roster size32
↳ Freshmen7
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 2-3
2025 Recruiting Class
Director Of Track And Field And Cross Country
Assistant Coach

Average roster size9
↳ Freshmen3
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 1
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Coach (Cross Country)/Assistant Coach (Track And Field)
Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois

Track & Field and Cross Country Recruiting Standards 2025-26

Event Recruit Walk On Tryout
5K XC 18:24 19:15 19:52
3200m 10:50 11:10 11:18
1600m 5:06 5:17 5:28
800m 2:16 2:21 2:26
400m 55.50 57.00 58.55
300m H 43.56 44.29 45.27
200m 24.43 25.04 25.55
100m 11.92 12.22 12.37
100m H 14.40 14.89 15.26
Discus 115' 6" 112' 10" 110' 10"
High Jump 5' 6" 5' 5" 5' 3"
Javelin 104' 8" 104' 8" 104' 8"
Long Jump 18' 6" 18' 0" 17' 9"
Shot Put 36' 1" 35' 5" 34' 10"
Triple Jump 38' 1" 36' 9" 36' 4"
Estimated using data from current and recent Northern Illinois 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 size32
↳ Freshmen7
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 2-3
2025 Recruiting Class
Director Of Track And Field And Cross Country
Assistant Coach

Average roster size9
↳ Freshmen3
   ↳ # Recruits (est.) 1
2025 Recruiting Class
Head Coach (Cross Country)/Assistant Coach (Track And Field)

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PRO INSIGHTS

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 Mid-American T&F championships.