SUNNYVALE, Calif. – The Cal State Bakersfield cross country team traveled north Saturday morning for its third race of the 2026 season at the Bronco Invitational. Sophomore and Bakersfield native Ava Leisenfelder once again led the Roadrunners, recording the third-fastest 6k time in program history at Baylands Regional Park.

Key Facts

• Cal State Bakersfield finished 22nd out of 23 teams in the invitational race.

• Leisenfelder's time of 22:00 ranks third in program history for the 6k.

How It Happened

Leisenfelder was the first Roadrunner to cross the finish line, placing 75th out of 204 runners. Her time of 22:00 improved on her previous 6k best, set just weeks ago, by 45 seconds. She also shaved more than a minute off her time on the same course last season.

The following Roadrunners rounded out Bakersfield's scoring five:

• Hannah Issa: 23:29.7

• Yesenia Trujillo: 23:38.8

• Mia Leisenfelder: 23:59.1

• Morgan McKenna: 25:29

What's Next?

The Roadrunners will spend the next two weeks preparing for the Big West Championships on Oct. 31 in Riverside, Calif.