COLUMBIA, Mo. - [RESULTS] The 2024 NAIA Women's Cross Country National Championship was held on November 22, in Columbia, Mo. The championship featured top teams and individual runners from around the nation.

Jaynie Halterman of Taylor (Ind.) won the individual title as she crossed the finish line with a time of 20:24.7. Halterman was the first Trojan to win an individual title in cross country and broke the previous championship record of 21:04.2, which was set by Addy Wiley of Huntington (Ind.). 

The Master's (Calif.) emerged as the team champion by one point over Taylor (Ind.). The Mustangs finished with a total of 92 points and claimed its first national title. TMU was led by Hannah Fredericks, who finished in second place with a time of 20:45.3. Ellen Palmgren, Emma Nelson and Suzie Johnson were the top 40 finishers to earn All-American status. 

Taylor (Ind.) followed as the team runner-up with 93 points. Halterman led the Trojans, and two other runners finished as All-Americans: Ahna Neideck and Noel VanderWall. 

Saint Mary (Kan.) 125, Milligan (Ten.) 129 and Montreat (N.C.) 176 rounded out the top five team finishers.

The top 40 individual finishers in the race earned NAIA All-America awards. 

Coach of the Year was awarded to Daniel Rush of The Master's (Calif.) after leading his team to its first Red Banner.

Overall, the 2024 NAIA women's cross country national championship was a highly competitive and exciting event that showcased the talent and dedication of the participating student-athletes.