University of Colorado Boulder Women's Cross Country

Sean Carlson was named Director of Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field at the University of Colorado on July 25, 2024. The 2025–26 campaign m...

Dalton Hengst is the Assistant Distance Coach for the Colorado Buffaloes. He began his coaching career at Colorado after a standout collegiate running career at the University of Tennessee, where he became the first Volunteer to break the four-minute mile and set the school record with a 3:59.71 performance. At Tennessee, he also scored at the SEC Indoor Championships and earned a medal in the 1500 meters at the SEC Outdoor Championships. Before Tennessee, Hengst competed for five years at the University of Mississippi, where he was a five-time SEC track and field finalist and helped the Ole Miss cross country team win SEC titles in 2018 and 2019. Hengst brings extensive competitive experience and event knowledge to his coaching role, shaped by national-level performances, conference honors, and school records throughout his collegiate career.

Ellen Hurst was named the Associate Head Coach and Director of Operations for Colorado’s men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs in July...

Kate Mattison joined the Colorado track and field program in August 2024 as the Assistant Distance Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Before arriving in Bould...