📣 Addison Wright and Smith Farley are our Athletes of the Month!
🏅 Addison Wright – Athlete of the Month (Girls) Addison has been on fire this season. At the 2025 Association Championship, she turned in a strong finish — continuing a season of consistent PRs and steady improvement. Her times this season have repeatedly placed her among the top girls in the region, and at the championship, she logged one of her season’s best performances, powering through with confidence. She won her race, finishing with a 13:15.76 3k at the USATF Texas Southern Association Championship.
🏅 Smith Farley – Athlete of the Month (Boys) Smith has been nothing short of unstoppable this season. At the 2025 Association Championship, he claimed a decisive win — crossing the line with an impressive time of 7:39.33 in the 2,000-meter 8U race.
🌟 Road to the Junior Olympics! Both Addison and Smith have earned their spots at the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships, which will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, Indiana. Austin Rising Runners are taking 21 athletes and two teams to the Junior Olympics. We are beyond excited to cheer them on as they take their talents to the national stage. 🌎🏃♀️🏃♂️
👏 Keep running strong. Keep representing. And keep inspiring the entire Texas Southern community. Let’s go, Addison and Smith! 🧡💙✨