Trinity Cross Country Teams Post Strong Results in Dallas
Trinity University runners competed in the DBU Old Glory Gallop as they prepare for the upcoming SAA Championships.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Track & Field
The Trinity University cross country teams concluded their final regular season meet at the DBU Old Glory Gallop on October 17. Both the men and women secured top-10 finishes against a competitive field of 43 teams.
Why it matters
The performance provides a vital benchmark for the teams as they head into the SAA Championships. This meet served as the concluding test of their pack-running strategy before the conference title race.
The Trinity women placed No. 7 out of 43 teams in the 5K, while the men's team finished No. 10 out of 43 teams with an average 8K time of 24 minutes and 55 seconds.
The players
Trinity University
The San Antonio-based private institution maintains a competitive NCAA Division III cross country program.
Anne Snider
She is a member of the Trinity University women's cross country team who led her squad with a top finish.
George Mikhael
He is a distance runner for the Trinity University men's cross country team.
The details
Runners utilized a patient, pack-running strategy to maintain close proximity throughout the course. Anne Snider led the women with a time of 17 minutes and 54.6 seconds, while George Mikhael recorded a 24 minute and 39.3 second finish for the men.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: Trinity University teams competed at the DBU Old Glory Gallop.
October 31, 2026: The SAA Championships will occur in Sewanee, Tennessee.
Season Trajectory
The teams are using these final results to solidify their rotations for the upcoming SAA Championships. This meet helps position Trinity University runners for a competitive showing against their conference peers in the post-season bracket.
The pack-running times recorded in Dallas suggest a unified team approach that will likely dictate the depth of their scoring at the SAA Championships. Runners will transition from this 5K and 8K mix to focus specifically on the SAA conference title standards.
The takeaway
Maintaining a steady pack-running strategy allows athletes to minimize individual fatigue by drafting off teammates during long-distance events. Consistency in team grouping often serves as a primary predictor for lower aggregate scores in collegiate cross country standings.
What happens next
The Trinity University cross country teams will compete at the SAA Championships in Sewanee, Tennessee, on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Trinitonian.
