The Arkansas Razorbacks distance team kicks off their outdoor season at the Stanford Invitational on April 3, competing across multiple events including the 1,500m, 3,000m steeplechase, 5,000m, and 10,000m. Live results will be available online, but there will be no live stream for this year鈥檚 event. Notable competitors include 2025 SEC Outdoor silver medalist Ben Shearer in the 5,000m and Jack Williams, who has a personal best in the steeplechase. Owan Logorodi and Donovan Bitticks will also represent Arkansas in the 1,500m event.

By the Numbers
  • Ben Shearer has a personal best of 13:24.74 in the 5,000m, set at the Stanford Invitational last year.
  • Ernest Cheruiyot's best time in the 10,000m is 27:45.65, recorded at the 2025 Bryan Clay Invitational.
State of Play
  • The Razorbacks are aiming for strong performances in their first outdoor meet of the season.
  • Shearer and Busienei will compete together in the 5,000m, building on their recent indoor success.
  • Logorodi and Bitticks look to perform well in the 1,500m after solid indoor season results.
What's Next

The Razorbacks will continue to fine-tune their preparations for the rest of the outdoor season following this meet, with hopes of building on their results at Stanford. They will analyze performances to adjust training ahead of future competitions.

Bottom Line

As the Razorbacks distance crew launches into outdoor competition, their success at the Stanford Invitational sets the stage for the season, emphasizing the importance of consistency and performance as they aim for championships.