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2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships

Updated: Nov 24

Boston, MA


The 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships took place November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, showcasing remarkable performances in both the Open and Masters categories.


Masters Men (8K): Experienced athletes demonstrated their endurance and strategic pacing. The victor, a former regional star, led the race from the front, and the age-group podiums emphasized the strength of New England's masters community.


Ryan Irwin at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships
Men's Masters winner Ryan Irwin at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Second place finisher Joseph Reynolds in the Men's Masters at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Second place finisher Joseph Reynolds in the Men's Masters at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Edward Baker finishing in the third position in the Men's Masters at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Edward Baker finishing in the third position in the Men's Masters at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.

Masters Women (6K): The women's masters race featured an intense competition, as the leading runner pulled ahead in the latter half. Numerous age-group winners were highlighted, demonstrating the competitive prowess across different divisions.


Start of the Women's open and masters 6K at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Start of the Women's open and masters 6K at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.

Jessica Minty (252) at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships
Women's Masters winner Jessica Minty (252) at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Women's Masters second place finisher Christina Campbell at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Women's Masters second place finisher Christina Campbell at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Women's Masters third place finisher Jennifer Lutz (249) at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.   
Women's Masters third place finisher Jennifer Lutz (249) at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.   


Open Women (6K): The women's race was strategic, featuring a close-knit group up to the 4K mark until a decisive move changed the dynamics. The winner surged ahead in the last kilometer, securing both the individual title and crucial team points. Runners from Providence and Boston clubs were prominently featured in the top five.


Marta Morene Carcoles at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships
Women's open 6K winner Marta Moreno Carcoles at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Brooke Mullins (273) finished in second place in the Women's Open at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Brooke Mullins (273) finished in second place in the Women's Open at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Alexandra Lucki (271) finished third overall in the Women's Open at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Alexandra Lucki (271) finished third overall in the Women's Open at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.


Open Men (8K): The men's race showcased a strong lineup of New England club athletes, with the leading group separating after the halfway mark on the rolling hills of Franklin Park.


Aaron Gruen at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships
Men's Open winner Aaron Gruen at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Danny Cosgrove (140) finished in the second position at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Danny Cosgrove (140) finished in the second position at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Ben Drezek (184) and Danny Cosgrove (140) compete after the Wilderness. Ben would finish in third place at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.
Ben Drezek (184) and Danny Cosgrove (140) compete after the Wilderness. Ben would finish in third place at the 2025 USATF-NE Open and Masters Cross Country Championships on November 16, 2025, at Franklin Park in Boston, MA.

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