Harvard Cross Country Teams Raced in Indiana and New Hampshire

The Harvard cross country teams split their squads to compete at the Indiana State and Dartmouth Invites.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Track & Field

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Harvard runners participated in two separate cross country meets across the country this September. Athletes competed in 6000-meter and 8000-meter races at the Indiana State and Dartmouth Invites.

Why it matters

Dividing the roster between two locations allowed the Harvard coaching staff to test multiple athletes in various competitive environments early in the season. These meets served as an opportunity for several runners to make their collegiate debuts.

Aelo Curtis completed the 6000-meter race in 21:28.7, while Callie Davis finished in 22:58.4. In the 8000-meter event, Tam Gavenas recorded a time of 23:53.6, with Baylor Miller finishing at 24:48.2 and Will Brunner at 24:57.2.

The players

Aelo Curtis

Aelo Curtis is a member of the Harvard cross country team who finished the 6000-meter race in 21:28.7.

Tam Gavenas

Tam Gavenas is a Harvard cross country athlete who completed the 8000-meter race in 23:53.6.

Baylor Miller

Baylor Miller is a Harvard cross country runner who finished the 8000-meter event in 24:48.2.

Will Brunner

Will Brunner is a Harvard cross country athlete who finished the 8000-meter race in 24:57.2.

Callie Davis

Callie Davis is a Harvard cross country runner who completed the 6000-meter race in 22:58.4.

The details

Harvard divided its runners between the Lavern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Indiana, and the course in Hanover, New Hampshire. Several athletes secured season or collegiate debuts during the events, though Sam Burgess and Charlie Ortmans did not compete.

The cross country meets occurred throughout September 2026.
The competition took place on September 19, 2026.

Season Trajectory

These early-season invites serve as critical benchmarks for programs aiming to build depth ahead of the regional and national championship series. The results allow coaches to evaluate the fitness of their roster against the NCAA Division I cross country championship qualification standards.

The split-squad strategy highlights which runners are currently positioned in the top-tier of the Harvard depth chart as the team approaches the middle of the season. These finish times serve as baseline markers for fans and analysts to track individual athlete progression toward the upcoming postseason.

The takeaway

Early-season cross country invites are essential for coaches to calibrate their lineups before high-stakes championship meets. Athletes use these races to gain competitive experience and prove their readiness for longer race distances.