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2025 Cross Country Roster

K-State Cross Country at Platte River Rumble September 5, 2025. 

(Photo: Avery Reed/K-State Sports)
Photo by: Avery Reed/K-State Sports
K-State Cross Country headshots, August 19, 2025. 

(Photo: Austin Van Meter/K-State Sports)

Julian Avila

  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Manhattan, Kan.
  • High School:
    Manhattan
  • Prev School:
    Kansas Wesleyan
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TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)

Personal Bests
 8k  24:58.7 (Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic, 10/26/24)
 6k  18:35.1 (Platte River Rumble Gold, 9/5/25)

AS A SENIOR (2025)
  • In his first race as a Wildcat at the Platte River Rumble Gold (9/5/25) he ran his fastest 6k in a time of 18:35.1 in 25th place.

AS A SENIOR AT KANSAS WESLEYAN (2024)
  • At the NAIA Championship (11/22/24) he ran the 8k in 25:04.5, finishing 86th.
  • During the KCAC Championship (11/9/24) he finished 11th in the 8k in 25:45.6.
  • Recorded his 8k personal best at the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic (10/26/24) with a time of 24:58.7 in 16th place.

AS A JUNIOR AT KANSAS WESLEYAN (2023)
  • At the KCAC Championship (11/4/23) he finished 23rd in the 8k in a time of 25:58.7.
  • Finished top-20 at the Carol Swenson Invite (10/7/23) in the 8k with a time of 26:18.5 in 18th place.
  • Ran his first 6k at the JK Gold Classic (9/2/23) where he finished 40th in 20:28.4.

PRIOR TO K-STATE
  • Attended Manhattan High
  • Holds the Kansas Wesleyan indoor 4x800 relay and 1,000 meter school records
  • Holds the KWU outdoor 4x800 relay school record
  • 2025 KCAC men's indoor champions
  • 4-time NAIA All-American
  • Also attended Cloud County Community College
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Monday, June 16
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Saturday, June 14
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Wednesday, May 21