SEATTLE, Wash. – The Western Washington University cross country program showed off its team depth on Saturday with a large contingent racing at the Emerald City Open.

 

With the Vikings top squad members in action at the Lewis Crossover, WWU's remaining team members were in action at Lower Woodland Park. The Viking men earned the team win with a score of 20 featuring six runners in the top 10, led by junior Lev Michaels running a winning time of 26:11.49. Freshman Logan King (3rd), junior Liam Rapp (4th) and sophomore Barrett Poulsen (5th) also earned top-five finishes.

 

The women's squad 10 runners in action, led by a 5th-place finish from freshman Sydney Harri (23:44) and 6th place by sophomore Skye Stenehjem (23:49.00). WWU recorded a team score of 39 trailing only Seattle Pacific with 29 points.

 

The Vikings return to action with the regular-season finale on Saturday, October 26 hosting the Lake Padden Invitational in Bellingham. The 2026 GNAC Championships follow on Saturday, November 7 at Ash Creek Preserve on the campus of Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon. WWU is the four-time defending conference champion in both men's and women's cross country at the GNAC Championships.

 

Here is a look at the men's results from the 8K race for the Viking men at the Emerald City Classic:

 

 

Here is a look at the women's results from the 6K race for the Viking women at the Emerald City Classic:

 

 

The 2026 WWU cross country schedule features four regular-season meets, followed by the GNAC Championships, NCAA II West Regional and the NCAA II Championships. Start times for all meets will be posted online at WWUVikings.com/XC when they are finalized.