MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. – The Cal Poly Humboldt men's and women's cross country teams will compete in their first meet of the 2025 season as they host the Jim Hunt Humboldt Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Beau Pre Golf Club in McKinleyville, Calif. The women's 6K will kick off the event at 8:45 a.m., followed by the men's 8K at 9:30 a.m. Cal Poly Humboldt will host San Francisco State, Oregon Institute of Technology and Southern Oregon.
The event, named in honor of legendary Humboldt cross country coach Jim Hunt, features a challenging course steeped in history. The course served to be the site for the 1990 and 1996 NCAA Division II National Championships and provides a two-kilometer grass loop.
2024 JIM HUNT HUMBOLDT INVITATIONAL
The Lumberjacks put on a dominant showing at last year's Jim Hunt Humboldt Invitational, claiming team titles in both the men's and women's races while competing against Southern Oregon and Oregon Tech on their home course.
In the men's 8K, Humboldt secured the top team spot with 30 points, outpacing Southern Oregon (47 points) and Oregon Tech (51 points). Returner Jonah Grubbs (26:22.4) secured sixth place in the meet to help the Lumberjacks assure first place.
On the women's side, Humboldt showcased its depth by placing five runners in the top eight, including returners Nayeli Huynh (24:03.6) and Anna Tasky (24:08.0). The women's team totaled 27 points to secure the victory in the 6K race, outdistancing Southern Oregon (36), Oregon Tech (68), and setting the tone for a promising season ahead.
LAST TIME OUT
The Cal Poly Humboldt men and women both closed out their 2024 season at the NCAA Division II West Region Cross Country Championships in Billings, Mont. The men finished 15th out of 22 teams after qualifying by taking fifth at the CCAA Championships in Fresno, Calif. The women took 24th out of 28 teams and had an athlete earn All-West Region Honors as well as CCAA Freshman of the Year.
HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
Details regarding the course, directions, parking, and live results for the 2025 Jim Hunt Humboldt Invitational can be found at humboldtathletics.com.
UP NEXT
Following Saturday's home meet, both squads will have two weeks of training and preparation before they go on the road to compete at the Mike Johnson Classic on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Ash Creek Preserve in Monmouth, Ore.
