Athletics
The Return of SMC Athletics
Beginning in Fall 2021, SMC will be bringing back its national-championship-winning cross country program.
From its start in the ‘70s until its disbanding in 1996, SMC’s cross country program was renowned as one of the best in the country, securing five national championships and 23 MCCAA Championships in addition to creating three hall of fame runners and 41 All-Americans.
Now, after a 25-year hiatus, SMC’s storied cross country program is back, with eyes on resuming its position as a leader in cross country running.
Be a part of growing a winning cross country team while developing your strengths as a runner on SMC’s acclaimed Roadrunner Trails and with personalized coaching.
Complete the recruiting questionnaire to signal your interest in running cross country at SMC!
Division I Member, NJCAA, Region XII
Training
Runners will develop long-term aerobic endurance, logging consistent mileage year round. Athletes will develop proper running techniques, with training adapted to their needs.
Opportunities
Running at a community college level means more chances to race early in your athletic career, giving you more time on the field, more experience, and more opportunities to transfer and run at four-year institutions.
Runners will have the option to live in SMC’s spacious residence halls with other runners and to participate as a volunteer in high school running camps, helping to build a running community and a culture of support.
Roadrunner Trails
The Roadrunner Trails surrounding SMC’s campus have been hailed as some of the best cross country trails around. The six-mile wooded course features rigorous hills and a variety of terriens (dirt, grass, sand, mud) to develop your stamina, strength, and skill.
Fitness Center
Round out your athleticism off the trails with training in the renovated fitness center. The fitness center in the Student Activity Center (SAC) features a variety of cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, and a stretching/multi-use area.
The SAC also features a gymnasium, racquetball courts, endless pools, and a 35-foot rock wall with 12-foot bouldering wall, providing many ways to stay fit throughout the year.
Cross Country Scholarships
SMC offers over $800,000 in scholarships to students each year. Cross country runners may qualify for cross country scholarships, full-tuition scholarships, academic scholarships, housing assistance, or other scholarships.
