Calvin University's women's cross country and track and field programs achieved a notable feat by finishing sixth in the final standings for the USTFCCCA Deb Vercauteren Program of the Year Award for the 2025-26 season. With a total of 31.0 points, this award recognizes teams for their overall success across cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field seasons, based on NCAA Championship performances. Calvin secured top national finishes, including 21st in cross country, 6th in indoor track, and 4th in outdoor track, highlighting a remarkable year. The award is named after a prominent coach who made significant contributions to women's distance running. The scoring system rewards the lowest combined points for placements across the three championship events.

By the Numbers
  • Calvin finished with a total of 31.0 points in the standings.
  • The women's cross country team placed 21st, indoor track 6th, and outdoor track 4th at their respective NCAA Championships.
State of Play
  • Calvin's women's indoor track finish marked their best national indoor result.
  • This year's outdoor track finish was Calvin's first top-four placement since 2007.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Calvin's programs will aim to build on this success, striving for even higher placements and aiming for the top positions in the upcoming seasons. Continued development of athletes and recruitment efforts may enhance their performance across all championship categories.

Bottom Line

Calvin's impressive sixth-place finish in the Deb Vercauteren Program of the Year standings underscores the strength and potential of their women's cross country and track teams, setting a promising foundation for future achievements.