Minnesota officially kicks off the 2013 season on Jan. 12 with the Northwest Open at the University of Minnesota Fieldhouse.

The current world record for a 1,000-mile relay stands at 99 hours, three minutes, and 27 seconds. A group of runners will attempt to break that record later this month to honor a fallen student-athlete and raise money for a good cause.

Brian Deutsch has been selected to join the Minnesota Athletic Communications office as an assistant director of athletic communications, director of athletic communications Garry Bowman announced today.

Director of men's track and field/cross country Steve Plasencia unveiled an exciting 2012 signing class today.

Hassan Mead's bid for a spot on the 2012 USA Track & Field Olympic team came up just short in the 5000 meters Thursday night.

After failing to qualify in the 10,000m, senior Hassan Mead focused his attention to the 5,000 meter event as his last chance for the 2012 Olympics.

Despite recording one of the best performances of his career, senior David Pachuta was unable to advance to the 800m final at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore. on Saturday night.

David Pachuta is one step closer to realizing his Olympic dream. The London-hopeful advanced to the 800m semifinals of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials yesterday in Eugene, Oregon

Less than two weeks after he wrapping up his junior season at the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Quentin Mege has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Men's Track/Cross Country third team.

Juniors Quentin Mege and Micah Hegerle and senior Hassan Mead earned All-America honors as Minnesota gathered 11 points during its third and final day at the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.