Kansas State University Athletics
2025 Cross Country Roster
Jackson Esquibel
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Topeka, Kan.
- High School:
- Shawnee Heights
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)
Personal Bests (Cross Country)
AS A SOPHOMORE (2025)
AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
Personal Bests (Track)
AS A FRESHMAN (2024-25)
OUTDOOR
PRIOR TO K-STATE
IN THE CLASSROOM
PERSONAL
Personal Bests (Cross Country)
| 10k | 31:08.2 (NCAA Midwest Regional, 11/15/24) |
| 8k | 24:26.6 (Pre-National Invitational, 10/17/25) |
| 6k | 18:07.5 (Platte River Rumble Gold, 9/5/25) |
AS A SOPHOMORE (2025)
- Recorded his 8k personal best by 2 seconds at the Pre-National Invite (10/17/25) in 24:26.6 in 80th place, now the no. 15 fastest time in the K-State records.
- At the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite (10/3/25) in the Gold Division he finished 5th overall with a time of 24:28.4.
- To start the season at the Platte River Rumble Gold (9/5/25) he led the men's team in the 6k in 18:07.5, finishing in 9th place, over a minute and a half faster than his first collegiate race.
AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
- Raced in all five meets his first year, including the NCAA Midwest Regional (11/15/24) where he ran the 10k with a time of 31:08.2, finishing second for the Wildcats in 89th place.
- Started the postseason in the Big 12 Championship (11/1/24) with an 8k time of 24:50.4, 18 seconds faster than his previous, in 77th place.
- At the Bradley Pink Classic (10/18/24) he ran in the 8k with a time of 25:08.8 in 110th place.
- Ran in his first 8k at the Gans Creek Invitational (9/27/24) with a time of 25:32.4.
- In his first collegiate meet at the Bob Timmons Classic (8/31/24) he finished 21st with a time of 19:40.0 in the 6k.
Personal Bests (Track)
| 1,500 Meters | 3:53.27 (KT Woodman Classic, 4/11-12/25) |
| 3,000 Meters | 8:29.73 (Steve Miller Invite, 2/7/25) |
| 5,000 Meters | 14:24.13 (Drake Relays, 4/23-26/25) |
| 10,000 Meters | 30:44.50 (Big 12 Championship, 5/15-17/25) |
AS A FRESHMAN (2024-25)
OUTDOOR
- During the Big 12 Championship (5/15-17/25) he ran in two events; the 10,000 meters for the first time in a time of 30:44.50 in 13th place and in the 5,000 meters in 14:38.43.
- Competed in the 1,500 meters at the Ward Haylett Invite (5/9/25) where he finished runner-up with a time of 3:54.88.
- Finished 6th in the 5,000 meters open race at the Drake Relays (4/23-26/25) with a new personal best time of 14:24.13.
- Ran in the 5,000 meters for the first time at the Oregon Team Invite (4/19/25) with a 7th place time of 14:27.96.
- In the first meet of the season at the KT Woodman Classic (4/11-12/25) he finished 7th in the 1,500 meters in 3:53.27.
- Competing in his first track meet at the Steve Miller Invite (2/7/25) he ran in the 3,000 meters invite race as runner-up in 8:29.73.
PRIOR TO K-STATE
- Attended Shawnee Heights High School in Topeka, Kan.
- 2023, 2024 KSHSAA 5A 3,200 meter state champion.
- 2023 KSHSAA 5A cross country state champion.
- Four-time first team all-league in cross country and track.
IN THE CLASSROOM
- Majoring in Kinesiology
PERSONAL
- Son of Amy and Scott Esquibel
- Has two siblings; Madelyn and Max
K-State XC | Pre-National Invitational Recap
Saturday, October 18
K-State XC | Coach Bucknam Post-Race Thoughts
Friday, October 17
K-State XC | Joe Piane Invitational Recap
Saturday, October 04
K-State CC | Notre Dame Invitational Post Meet Interviews - Jackson Esquibel
Friday, October 03
