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Southern Showcase cross county results: Alabama sweeps titles as Lokira sets course record

Alabama swept the Southern Showcase titles as Dismus Lokira set a men’s course record and Caren Kiplagat won the women’s 5K. Top Southern Showcase 2026 results.

By Mellissa Henry •
Alabama wins Southern Showcase 2026
Alabama wins Southern Showcase 2026. (Photo by: Crimson Tide Photos / UA Athletics)

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (World-Track) — Dismus Lokira kicked off his junior season with a course-record victory as No. 4 Alabama produced a perfect score in the men’s 8-kilometer race Friday at the Southern Showcase at John Hunt Cross Country Running Park.

Lokira finished in 23 minutes, 8.8 seconds, leading an Alabama sweep of the first five places and a 15-point team total. Freshman Rodgers Minatum was second in 23:09.8, followed by sophomore Duncan Gituku in 23:19.4, junior Dennis Kipruto in 23:21.6 and sophomore Ezekiel Pitireng in 23:23.5.

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Alabama placed six runners in the top eight, with junior Bismack Kipchirchir finishing eighth in 23:42.9. The Crimson Tide’s first five scorers were separated by 14.7 seconds.

Appalachian State was second in the men’s team standings with 118 points, while Georgia Tech was third with 124. Clemson placed fourth with 169, and No. 1 Cumberlands finished fifth with 194.

No. 11 Alabama also won the women’s 5-kilometer title, scoring 28 points behind champion Caren Kiplagat. The sophomore crossed in 15:41.4, 8.8 seconds ahead of Auburn freshman Faith Chelangat.

Alabama junior Brenda Tuwei took third in 15:54.0, and sophomore Cynthia Jemutai was sixth in 15:59.2. Sophomore Milicent Wafula finished eighth in 16:09.9, while sophomore Mildred Rono completed Alabama’s scoring five in 16:34.6.

Clemson was second in the women’s standings with 69 points, followed by Auburn with 99. Mercer finished fourth with 151 points and Mississippi State was fifth with 163.

Southern Showcase Results

2026 Southern Showcase
At John Hunt Cross Country Running Park, Huntsville, Alabama
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026

Men

8 kilometers

  1. Dismus Lokira, Alabama, 23:08.8.
  2. Rodgers Minatum, Alabama, 23:09.8.
  3. Duncan Gituku, Alabama, 23:19.4.
  4. Dennis Kipruto, Alabama, 23:21.6.
  5. Ezekiel Pitireng, Alabama, 23:23.5.
  6. Taylor Wade, Georgia Tech, 23:29.4.
  7. Shadrack Kipkurgat, Jacksonville State, 23:32.0.
  8. Bismack Kipchirchir, Alabama, 23:42.9.
  9. Noah Martinson, Appalachian State, 23:57.3.
  10. Max Hardin, Auburn, 24:05.8.
  11. Brian Bett, North Alabama, 24:06.3.
  12. Garrett Brown, Clemson, 24:06.4.
  13. Ethan Locke, Alabama, 24:12.1.
  14. Linus Chepkochei, Jacksonville State, 24:13.0.
  15. Brady Keller, South Alabama, 24:16.6.
  16. Thomas Wlazlowski, Appalachian State, 24:19.6.
  17. Frank Kipruto, UT Southern, 24:20.3.
  18. Alexander Arrambide, Georgia Tech, 24:21.1.
  19. Jackson Hogsed, Alabama, 24:22.6.
  20. Trey Sullivan, Clemson, 24:22.8.
  21. Bryce McCleary, Auburn, 24:24.8.
  22. James Ndayishimiye, Cumberlands, 24:26.2.
  23. Kgaogelo Moloisi, ULM, 24:29.6.
  24. Mark Roper, Jacksonville State, 24:30.9.
  25. Joey Sandel, Georgia Tech, 24:35.1.
  26. Jackson Harris, Alabama, 24:36.8.
  27. Luca Madeo, Cumberlands, 24:36.9.
  28. Joshua Kosgei, Auburn, 24:37.1.
  29. Evan Simpson, Alabama, 24:37.9.
  30. Charley Townsend, Belmont, 24:38.2.
  31. Aidan Kneeland, Appalachian State, 24:40.5.
  32. Brendan Gomez, Clemson, 24:41.5.
  33. Aidan Massey, Morehead State, 24:44.2.
  34. Carlo Martinez-Jaramillo, Arkansas State, 24:44.6.
  35. Jackson Tuck, Appalachian State, 24:49.4.
  36. Derek Waite, Appalachian State, 24:52.2.
  37. Noe Sengel, Temple, 24:53.0.
  38. Matt Castronuovo, Georgia Tech, 24:54.1.
  39. Kylian Boulanger, Lee (Tenn.), 24:54.4.
  40. Caleb Yoder, Auburn Montgomery, 24:55.0.
  41. Drew Brill, Belmont, 24:57.2.
  42. Jaleb Saunders, Western Carolina, 25:00.2.
  43. Evan Trapp, Alabama, 25:03.3.
  44. Dylan Nolan, Clemson, 25:03.9.
  45. Wyatt Windham, Georgia Tech, 25:03.9.
  46. Aaron Kidd, Appalachian State, 25:05.2.
  47. Kasem Kaheal, Temple, 25:05.3.
  48. Sam Nesbitt, Lee (Tenn.), 25:06.2.
  49. Evan Stevens, Arkansas State, 25:06.6.
  50. Evan Hill, Auburn, 25:06.9.

Team scores: 1. Alabama, 15. 2. Appalachian State, 118. 3. Georgia Tech, 124. 4. Clemson, 169. 5. Cumberlands, 194. 6. Jacksonville State, 212. 7. Auburn, 227. 8. Temple, 246. 9. Belmont, 267. 10. Arkansas State, 293. 11. Lee (Tenn.), 299. 12. Western Carolina, 377. 13. Auburn Montgomery, 440. 14. North Alabama, 450. 15. Mississippi College, 455. 16. UT Southern, 466. 17. Milligan, 475. 18. Tennessee Tech, 501. 19. Chattanooga, 511. 20. Mercer, 513. 21. ULM, 558. 22. Morehead State, 619. 23. College of Charleston, 630. 24. South Alabama, 635. 25. Samford, 650. 26. West Georgia, 717. 27. Evansville, 730. 28. Ozarks (Ark.), 754. 29. West Florida, 813.

Women

5 kilometers

  1. Caren Kiplagat, Alabama, 15:41.4.
  2. Faith Chelangat, Auburn, 15:50.2.
  3. Brenda Tuwei, Alabama, 15:54.0.
  4. Nancy Cherop, Clemson, 15:56.2.
  5. Judy Kosgei, Clemson, 15:57.6.
  6. Cynthia Jemutai, Alabama, 15:59.2.
  7. Silvia Jelelgo, Clemson, 16:05.8.
  8. Milicent Wafula, Alabama, 16:09.9.
  9. Ruth Kimeli, Baylor, 16:18.8.
  10. Mildred Rono, Alabama, 16:34.6.
  11. Milicent Kemboi, Mississippi State, 16:47.7.
  12. Alexandra Raquet, UCF, 16:54.2.
  13. Claire Shelton, Georgia Tech, 16:59.6.
  14. Sharon Kipchumba, Alabama, 17:05.9.
  15. Lottie Chappell, Georgia Tech, 17:07.9.
  16. Naomi Jepleting, Mississippi State, 17:11.6.
  17. Mercy Sergon, Jacksonville State, 17:12.2.
  18. Mackenzie Roy, Auburn, 17:13.2.
  19. Nichole Harris, Mercer, 17:13.7.
  20. Audrey Dunn, Auburn, 17:16.7.
  21. Lakin Hailey, Tennessee Tech, 17:17.3.
  22. Sophie Nicholls, Belmont, 17:19.6.
  23. Mary Grace Parker, Mercer, 17:19.8.
  24. Viola Jepleting, Jacksonville State, 17:21.9.
  25. Arianna Roy, Auburn, 17:23.3.
  26. Elizabeth Ilanda, Clemson, 17:27.5.
  27. Madison Timms, Clemson, 17:27.6.
  28. Ava Sparks, Lee (Tenn.), 17:30.0.
  29. Leila Hailey, Chattanooga, 17:31.1.
  30. Caroline Moon, UCF, 17:32.8.
  31. Chiara Belfico, Mercer, 17:33.1.
  32. Maddie Wheatcroft, Unattached, 17:34.6.
  33. Felicity Hamilton, Samford, 17:35.0.
  34. Stella Chambless, Georgia Tech, 17:36.1.
  35. Purity Chepkemoi, Auburn, 17:37.2.
  36. Tuva Sandberg, ULM, 17:37.3.
  37. Shelby Lamb, Morehead State, 17:39.1.
  38. Paula Sandoval, Mercer, 17:39.9.
  39. Nonhlanhla Mabuza, Jacksonville State, 17:40.3.
  40. Riley Fayer, Delaware, 17:40.8.
  41. Celina Coryell, Alabama, 17:40.9.
  42. Ella Pettersson, Mercer, 17:42.9.
  43. Larkin Johnson, Mississippi State, 17:43.6.
  44. Kaitlyn Burge, Mississippi State, 17:44.2.
  45. Isabella Harte, Belmont, 17:45.8.
  46. Capucine Cureau, Lee (Tenn.), 17:46.0.
  47. Addi Aguayo, Union (Tenn.), 17:47.7.
  48. Cady McPhail, Auburn, 17:47.8.
  49. Ania San Roman Lopez, Mercer, 17:48.2.
  50. Eleni Stemmildt, Christian Brothers, 17:49.5.

Team scores: 1. Alabama, 28. 2. Clemson, 69. 3. Auburn, 99. 4. Mercer, 151. 5. Mississippi State, 163. 6. UCF, 199. 7. Jacksonville State, 228. 8. Georgia Tech, 231. 9. Lee (Tenn.), 266. 10. Delaware, 281. 11. Belmont, 300. 12. Baylor, 348. 13. Tennessee Tech, 368. 14. Appalachian State, 453. 15. College of Charleston, 509. 16. Samford, 546. 17. Arkansas State, 552. 18. ULM, 554. 19. Western Carolina, 612. 20. Chattanooga, 612. 21. Mississippi College, 619. 22. Milligan, 624. 23. Morehead State, 635. 24. Union (Tenn.), 713. 25. South Alabama, 721. 26. Christian Brothers, 726. 27. West Florida, 730. 28. Cumberlands, 743. 29. Evansville, 753. 30. Wallace State, 859. 31. North Alabama, 885.

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