Mia May Named Grand Rapids Athlete of the Week
The local cross country runner secured the honor after winning a fan-voted poll.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Track & Field
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Mia May has been voted the MLive/Grand Rapids Press Athlete of the Week. She claimed the title after receiving over 5,500 votes from the local community.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the strong local support for May, who is currently preparing for the upcoming state championship meet.
May received 5,587 votes, accounting for 44.6 percent of the total, while runner-up Landon Crump finished with 3,148 votes.
The players
Mia May
She is a local cross country runner who recorded a season-best race time of 18:09.5.
Landon Crump
He finished as the runner-up in the Grand Rapids-area athlete poll.
The details
May earned the honor following a standout performance in September where she won the River Cities Alliance jamboree with a time of 18:09.5. She is now focused on securing her second all-state medal later this year.
Timeline
September 2026: May won the River Cities Alliance jamboree.
October 2, 2026: Mia May was announced as the Athlete of the Week winner.
November 7, 2026: The Division 2 cross country state meet takes place.
Season Trajectory
This recognition serves as a morale boost for May as she prepares to transition from regular-season jamborees to the high-stakes postseason. Her performance trajectory positions her as a key contender heading into the Division 2 cross country state meet.
May enters the postseason with a season-best time of 18:09.5, building on her ability to compete at the front of the pack. She aims to improve upon her previous state meet times to secure her second all-state medal.
The takeaway
Fan-driven awards often highlight the community support surrounding high-performing student-athletes. Tracking such recognition can provide insight into regional athletic talent as they progress toward state-level competition.
What happens next
Mia May is scheduled to compete in the Division 2 cross country state meet on November 7, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local runners, visit Track & Field.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mlive.
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