PROGRAM INFO
Average roster size8
↳ Freshmen4
↳ # Recruits (est.)
1
Head Cross Country Coach | Assistant T&F Coach (Distance)
Average roster size17
↳ Freshmen6
↳ # Recruits (est.)
3-4
Head Track & Field Coach
Average roster size12
↳ Freshmen4
↳ # Recruits (est.)
2-3
Head Track & Field Coach
Shorter
Cross Country and Track & Field Recruiting Standards 2026-27
| Event | Recruit | Walk On | Tryout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K XC | 18:29 | 19:37 | 20:43 |
| 3200m | 9:35 | 10:04 | 10:19 |
| 1600m | 4:21 | 4:28 | 4:32 |
| 800m | 2:02 | 2:04 | 2:08 |
| 400m | 49.79 | 50.55 | 53.67 |
| 300m H | 39.81 | 40.52 | 43.63 |
| 200m | 22.52 | 22.74 | 23.28 |
| 110m H | 15.32 | 15.98 | 16.90 |
| 100m | 10.92 | 11.17 | 11.60 |
| Discus | 143' 1" | 136' 9" | 131' 5" |
| High Jump | 6' 0" | 5' 11" | 5' 9" |
| Javelin | 154' 2" | 138' 2" | 126' 9" |
| Long Jump | 20' 8" | 20' 3" | 18' 5" |
| Pole Vault | 13' 3" | 12' 7" | 11' 7" |
| Shot Put | 45' 11" | 42' 1" | 38' 4" |
| Triple Jump | 43' 9" | 43' 3" | 43' 2" |
Estimated using data from current and recent Shorter 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 | 21:01 | 22:13 | 23:30 |
| 1600m | 5:34 | 5:50 | 6:09 |
| 800m | 2:23 | 2:29 | 2:36 |
| 400m | 1:01 | 1:03 | 1:05 |
| 300m H | 46.90 | 48.15 | 50.28 |
| 200m | 25.43 | 26.35 | 27.95 |
| 100m | 12.29 | 12.71 | 13.31 |
| 100m H | 15.63 | 16.07 | 16.67 |
| High Jump | 5' 1" | 4' 11" | 4' 9" |
| Long Jump | 17' 2" | 16' 8" | 15' 9" |
| Shot Put | 35' 9" | 33' 8" | 29' 1" |
| Triple Jump | 36' 3" | 35' 4" | 34' 4" |
Estimated using data from current and recent Shorter 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 size8
↳ Freshmen4
↳ # Recruits (est.)
1
Head Cross Country Coach | Assistant T&F Coach (Distance)
Average roster size17
↳ Freshmen6
↳ # Recruits (est.)
3-4
Head Track & Field Coach
Average roster size12
↳ Freshmen4
↳ # Recruits (est.)
2-3
Head Track & Field Coach
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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 Conference Carolinas T&F championships.
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