(This story has been updated to remove an athlete who transferred out of state. )

The best cross country runners combine a ceaseless aerobic engine with the mental fortitude to charge hills and summon a finishing kick.

The runners on this list have already put those skills on display as top finishers in the biggest meets of the 2024 season. They are the ones to watch entering 2025, although several others will certainly join them by season's end.

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