In Huntsville on the campus of Alabama A&M, long time team member James Falcon directed the freshly revised cross country 5km. Starting with a lap on the old grass track, the course makes a loop around the campus on uneven surfaces before starting to climb up toward the communications tower in the final mile before a fast finish back on the track. Rob Youngren was this years winner in a time of 18:16, making it back to back years winning this event. Rounding out the podium in 2nd and 3rd places were Andrew Hodges and Eric Charettte. DeWayne Satterfield was the men's master top finisher in 19:47. Kathy Youngren was the fastest female with Christy Scott taking female masters honors.
Official Results
1 Robert Youngren 38 Huntsville AL 18:15 5:53
2 Andrew Hodges 29 Huntsville AL 18:23 5:56
3 Eric Charette 37 Huntsville AL 18:45 6:03
5 Dewayne Satterfield 48 Huntsville AL 19:47 6:23
7 Marty Clarke 51 Huntsville AL 20:09 6:30
10 Robert Whitaker 54 Owens X Roads AL 20:19 6:33
12 Brett Wilks 33 Huntsville AL 20:44 6:41
19 Kathy Youngren 38F Huntsville AL 22:32 7:16
20 Eric Fritz 45 Huntsville AL 22:36 7:19
34 Christy Scott 40F Owens X Roads AL 24:50 8:01
In Decatur at Mountain Mania 15km, Eric Patterson was the top finisher for the team, navigating the hilly course at under seven-minute pace and placing 2nd overall with a time of 1:05:03. Dana Overton was the top female finisher and 8th overall in 1:11:41.
Official Results
2 Eric Patterson Athens AL 41 M 1:05:03.5 6:59/M
4 David Rawlings Decatur AL 41 M 1:07:02.2 7:12/M
5 Randy McFarland Huntsville AL 52 1:09:26.3 7:27/M
8 Dana Overton Albertville AL 38 F 1:11:41.7 7:41/M