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2026 Old Mill XC Meet: Champions and Community in Blue River

Writer: Michael Bergmann
Michael Bergmann
Oct 11
2 min read
Board Member and Long Time Coach Kelly Sullivan giving final instructions to the Middle School Athletes.
Board Member and Long Time Coach Kelly Sullivan giving final instructions to the Middle School Athletes.

October 10, 2026, brought a perfect day for cross-country at McKenzie Community Track & Field in Blue River! Culver dominated the boys’ varsity 5,000-meter race, placing seven runners in the top 10 and earning the team title with a perfect score of 15. Wyatt Neff led Culver with a winning time of 17:22.2, followed by teammate Brogan Weaver in 17:30.9.


The High School 5k Start
The High School 5k Start

In the girls’ varsity race, Lowell’s Zuzana Murray won in 24:57.6, followed by teammate Kylie Greer in 27:13.1.

Athletes raced on high quality bark mulch ( same as Pre's Trail) following community members laying it on the pond trail.
Athletes raced on high quality bark mulch ( same as Pre's Trail) following community members laying it on the pond trail.

Middle school runners also delivered strong performances. Lowell’s Theo Waters won the boys’ 3,000 meters in 10:08.3, while Oakridge’s Zoey McCall won the girls’ race in 13:06.0. Oakridge also captured the girls’ middle school team title. McKenzie was represented by Isaac Mitchell-Chavez, who finished fifth in the boys’ race, and Kenneth Cain.


Community Members stepped up with both equipment and expertise to create a world class surface the day before the meet.
Community Members stepped up with both equipment and expertise to create a world class surface the day before the meet.

A great meet takes a great community. The MCTF Board and Friends helped prepare the facility, lay high-quality mulch along the Old Mill Pond Trail, and join other volunteers in cooking and serving free food for the athletes. Their efforts demonstrated what a community can accomplish when people come together. A special thanks to Ken Brown at Rexius Landscaping by getting the bark chips delivered the week of the meet and the team led by Cliff Richardson in coordinating the local skidsteer and people out smoothing the trail.


Brad, Cheri and Kelly got the course marked and ready. Coaches and Supporters are critical in the success of meets like this. Thanks for your dedication!
Brad, Cheri and Kelly got the course marked and ready. Coaches and Supporters are critical in the success of meets like this. Thanks for your dedication!

Want to help make the next great day in Blue River possible? Join the McKenzie Community Track & Field Board and Friends. Whether you volunteer at an event, help maintain our trails and facilities, contribute resources, or bring a new idea, your involvement matters.

Together, we can create a stronger community asset for local youth, visiting athletes, and generations to come.

Culver High School Cross Country Team came prepared to race and trick or treat!
Culver High School Cross Country Team came prepared to race and trick or treat!

Get involved. Lend a hand. Help McKenzie Community Track & Field thrive! Reach out to McKenzieCommunityTrack@gmail.com

 
 
 

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