Colorado Names 2026 Girls Cross Country All-State Teams
The Colorado High School Activities Association announced all-state teams and Runner and Coach of the Year honors across four classifications.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Running
The Colorado High School Activities Association announced the 2026 girls cross country all-state teams for Classes 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A. Runner of the Year and Coach of the Year awards were also named for each class.
Why it matters
All-state recognition honors the top individual runners and coaches in Colorado high school cross country each season. The awards highlight athletes and programs across the state's classifications.
Each class's all-state first team is drawn from the top seven state championship finishers, and the second team from the next seven, with honorable mention extending to the top 50. The source does not list individual times or placings.
The players
Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)
The statewide governing body that oversees high school athletics and activities in Colorado, including the state cross country championships.
The details
Runner of the Year honors went to Madison Lange of Cherokee Trail in Class 5A, Vivian Jack of The Classical Academy in Class 4A, Delaney Reuter of Eaton in Class 3A, and Taya Wren of Rangely in Class 2A. Coach of the Year honors went to Kelly Christensen of Niwot in 5A, Matt Norton of The Classical Academy in 4A, Luke Spitz of Berthoud in 3A, and Mandy Mindykowski of Thomas MacLaren School in 2A.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: CHSAA announced the 2026 girls cross country all-state teams.
Season Trajectory
The announcement follows the Colorado High School Activities Association's annual practice of naming all-state teams from its state championship races across four classifications. The awards recognize the season's top individual runners and coaches in each class.
Athletes and coaches named to the all-state teams and award lists are recognized statewide for the 2026 season. Readers following Colorado high school distance running can use these team placements to track the season's top performers.
The takeaway
Recognition on all-state teams reflects a season's results across the state's top races. Tracking these lists over time shows which programs and athletes sustain competitive success.
Further reading
For more high school distance coverage, see our Running section.
