PUEBLO, Colo. - The Colorado State University Pueblo women's cross country team, now ranked No. 14 nationally, is headed to Kenosha, Wisconsin, for the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championships this Saturday at the Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course.
This weekend marks the ThunderWolves' third straight appearance at nationals, continuing one of the strongest runs in program history. CSU Pueblo earned its berth as an at-large selection after a composed and competitive sixth-place finish at the South Central Regional on their home course at Walking Stick Golf Club — an effort that reinforced their standing among the nation's rising programs.
Senior Experience Leads the Pack
The Pack will be led by senior Camille Renou, the team's top performer throughout the fall and an All-Region finisher after placing 20th at the regional meet. Renou enters her final collegiate race with momentum and poise, setting the tone for a confident CSU Pueblo squad.
Senior Jadyn Herron brings critical postseason experience as a returning scorer from last year's national third-place team. Together, the senior duo anchors a lineup that blends leadership, depth, and season-long consistency.
Championship Lineup
CSU Pueblo's seven-runner championship squad includes:
Each athlete has contributed throughout the fall to the Pack's steady climb up the national rankings, positioning CSU Pueblo for a strong team finish this weekend.
What Awaits the Pack in Kenosha
The national championship will be contested on the historic Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course, known for its wide-open grass layout and smooth rolling terrain. The NCAA course map outlines a clean and spectator-friendly 6K route with key checkpoints at Mile 1, Mile 2, Mile 3, and the final .72 stretch toward the finish.
The layout favors disciplined pack running — a hallmark of the ThunderWolves' identity throughout the season.
National Momentum
Under Head Coach Matt Morris, the ThunderWolves have continued to rise on the national scene. Now ranked No. 14 entering the meet, CSU Pueblo has cemented itself as one of Division II's most consistent and competitive programs, backed by depth, toughness, and postseason experience.
"We're excited to head back to nationals," Morris said. "This group has worked incredibly hard and shown growth every week. With the experience we have and the way our team runs together, we feel prepared to compete with the best in the country. They've earned this opportunity."
Championship Details
The women's 6K national championship race begins at 11:00 a.m. EST (9:00 a.m. MST) on Saturday, November 22 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Thirty-four teams from across Division II will compete for the 2025 national title.
