SPARTANSBURG, S.C. — The Dickinson men's cross country team sent two to the 2025 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships on Saturday, November 22 in sunny Spartansburg, South Carolina. Junior Nathan Caldwell and sophomore Luke Knestout qualified to compete in the Championship at last week's Regional, finishing 11th and 12th respectively. 

In a field of nearly 300 runners from across the country, Caldwell finished the 8K race in 131st place, clocking a time of 25:33.7. Knestout followed closely, securing 136th place with a time of 25:35.0. The race featured over 30 complete teams and 50 schools sending individual participants. 

The event, held on Saturday in Spartansburg, SC, featured a strong field with Johns Hopkins' Emmanuel Leblond taking first with a time of 23:35.0. Dickinson's runners competed valiantly against a challenging lineup, which included top performers from nationally ranked teams such as SUNY Geneseo and Wis.-La Crosse. 

Result Summary
Nathan Caldwell  
- Finished with a time of 25:33.7  
- Placed 131st overall  

Luke Knestout  
- Completed the race with a time of 25:35.0  
- Finished in 136th place  

With that, the immensely successful 2025 Dickinson Cross Country season comes to a close. Thank you for your support of the Red Devils and we'll see you next year!