Track and Field News and Highlights

March 9, 2026 - The 2026 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship witnessed a thrilling competition at the Windcrest Golf Club, with the Army women’s team and the Navy men’s team emerging as the dominant forces, securing their respective team titles. The event brought together the most elite runners from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard for a fierce battle for individual and team glory. 

Jan. 23, 2026 - The nation’s top military athletes are set to compete as the Navy hosts the 2026 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship. The race will take place on Saturday, 24 January, at the Windcrest Golf Club. Elite runners from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (including Coast Guard members), and Air Force (including Space Force members) will vie for individual and team glory.

Oct. 27, 2025 - In a stunning display of endurance and determination, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kyle King of Quantico, VA, clinched his third victory at the Armed Forces Marathon Championship, and overall Marine Corps Marathon Champion. The event was held in conjunction with the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon on October 26, 2025.

Jan. 31, 2025 - Staying in a pack until the last mile, the Air Force elite athletes swept the podium and the team win in the men’s 10K division during the 2025 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship at the Windcrest Golf Club here Jan. 25.  

Jan. 31, 2025 - In perfect 45-degree overcast weather, 23 elite female runners from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard took to the starting line of the 8K Windcrest Golf Club course for the Armed Forces Championship Jan. 25.