IRVING, Texas – The American Conference has announced the winners of the league’s 2025 Runner of the Year awards for cross country, as voted on by the conference’s cross country head coaches.
American Men’s Runner of the Year
Elkana Kipruto, So., Wichita State
Kipruto earns Wichita State’s first Runner of the Year honor following a breakout sophomore season. The sophomore took home the individual title at the American Cross Country Championship before finishing 7th overall at the NCAA Midwest Regional. Kipruto capped the year by earning All-American status at the NCAA Championships with a 24th overall finish.