Theo Thurber cruised to a mark of 29:20 in his first 8,000-meter race of the 2024 season to lead Trinity Bible College at the Marauder Invite. The sophomore from Ellendale, North Dakota now holds the fourth fastest time in Trinity program history. Thurber’s 8k mark was also the first time he had competed in the event as he finished 42nd overall.
Nominees: Matthew Hanselman, Emmaus Bible College; Theo Thurber, Trinity Bible College