2026 Cross Country Roster
Roster
Elias Harrison
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Atlanta, Ga.
- High School:
- Banneker HS
2025 (JUNIOR): Competed in five meets during his junior cross country season…opened the season with an 8K time of 27:57.8 at the Eye Opener, finishing 76th overall…posted a time of 28:21 at the Queen City Invite…completed the 8K course at the Louisville Classic in 29:37…recorded a collegiate-best 8K time of 27:32 at the Upstate Invite, finishing 126th overall…represented the Spartans at the Big South Cross Country Championship, finishing 73rd with a time of 29:29…continued competing for USC Upstate during the 2025-26 track and field seasons…established collegiate-best marks in the 600m, 800m, 1000m and 1500m…helped the Spartans win the distance medley relay and 4x800m relay during the indoor season…qualified for the 800m final at the Big South Indoor Track and Field Championships.
2024 (SOPHOMORE): Competed during his second cross country season at USC Upstate…continued to develop as a middle-distance runner for the Spartans during the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons.
2023 (FRESHMAN): Began his collegiate cross country and track and field career at USC Upstate…competed for the Spartans as a freshman after joining the program from Banneker High School.
PRIOR TO USC UPSTATE: Attended Banneker High School (Ga.)…competed in cross country and track and field before continuing his running career at USC Upstate…primarily developed as a middle-distance runner with experience in the 400m, 800m and distance events.
