Friday, August 29
Fort Worth, Texas
7:30 AM
TCU
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John McKenzie Invitational
Preview: John McKenzie Invitational
8/28/2025 6:02:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
Cross Country opens 2025 season at AP Ranch
FORT WORTH – Opening its 2025 season at home, TCU cross country hosts the third annual John McKenzie Invitational on Friday, Aug. 29, at AP Ranch. The collegiate women's 5K is slated to begin at 7:30 a.m. CT with the men's 5K to follow at 8 a.m.
Hosted at AP Ranch in Fort Worth, the season-opening meet will honor John McKenzie and his legacy in the DFW area. McKenzie coached at TCU and North Texas from 1971-1996 and has been a staple in DFW track and field. A 1964 graduate of TCU, McKenzie was a letterwinner in track and field during his time as a student-athlete.
This year features an all-new course for the 5k as the Horned Frogs welcome Amarillo College, Tarleton State and Texas A&M to Funky Town. Last year, both the men and women took home the team title at the meet and look to repeat in 2025.
Following one of the best seasons in program history, the men's squad will have to replace the key departures of four seniors, including All-Region honoree Graydon Morris. However, they return a strong core of Johnson Lagat, Hector Solis and Tate Underwood. Iowa Western transfer Mohammed Kowa also looks to factor into the mix after competing on the track for the Frogs last spring.
On the women's side, almost every runner from last season returns. Mckenzie Bailey and Ava Santora both had strong showings last year and look to take the next step this season. Arkansas transfers Chachi Gonzales and Camryn Kirkland also add depth for TCU.
Meet Information
Date: Aug. 29, 2025
Women's 5K / 7:30 a.m.
Men's 5K / 8 a.m.
Location: AP Ranch • 1590 FM 2871, Fort Worth, TX 76126
Live Results
For all the latest TCU cross country news, follow the Frogs on X at @TCUTrackField, on Instagram at @tcu_track_xc and on Facebook at TCU Track and Field.
Hosted at AP Ranch in Fort Worth, the season-opening meet will honor John McKenzie and his legacy in the DFW area. McKenzie coached at TCU and North Texas from 1971-1996 and has been a staple in DFW track and field. A 1964 graduate of TCU, McKenzie was a letterwinner in track and field during his time as a student-athlete.
This year features an all-new course for the 5k as the Horned Frogs welcome Amarillo College, Tarleton State and Texas A&M to Funky Town. Last year, both the men and women took home the team title at the meet and look to repeat in 2025.
Following one of the best seasons in program history, the men's squad will have to replace the key departures of four seniors, including All-Region honoree Graydon Morris. However, they return a strong core of Johnson Lagat, Hector Solis and Tate Underwood. Iowa Western transfer Mohammed Kowa also looks to factor into the mix after competing on the track for the Frogs last spring.
On the women's side, almost every runner from last season returns. Mckenzie Bailey and Ava Santora both had strong showings last year and look to take the next step this season. Arkansas transfers Chachi Gonzales and Camryn Kirkland also add depth for TCU.
Meet Information
Date: Aug. 29, 2025
Women's 5K / 7:30 a.m.
Men's 5K / 8 a.m.
Location: AP Ranch • 1590 FM 2871, Fort Worth, TX 76126
Live Results
For all the latest TCU cross country news, follow the Frogs on X at @TCUTrackField, on Instagram at @tcu_track_xc and on Facebook at TCU Track and Field.
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