Meet Gracie Morris: A Puma professional runner, TCU track legend, and brand-new National Champion. During her collegiate career at Texas Christian University, Gracie shattered seven school records and just claimed her first national title at the USATF 2K XC Championships, and she’s taking us inside every thrilling moment of that championship run. From the spikes on her feet to the mental battles in her head to the pure joy of her victory celebration, Gracie reveals what it really takes to win at the highest level. But she’s not stopping there. Next, she’ll pull on the USA jersey to compete as part of a four-person co-ed relay team at the World XC Championships. Beyond the podium, Gracie opens up about her Texas roots and how she fell in love with running, what it’s like having a twin brother who’s also a professional runner and what she loves to do when she’s not logging miles. Gracie’s warm personality and infectious laugh will have you lacing up your shoes and ready to chase your own finish line.
Aired: December 11, 2025
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Photo Courtesy of Izzy Berenson (@izzyberenson) www.izzyberenson.com
Gracie’s Personal Bests
800m: 2:01 1500m: 4:04.05 Mile: 4:23 Road Mile: 4:15
Hometown: Aledo, Texas
High School: Aledo High School
University: TCU
Gracie’s Career Highlights
- Won 2025 5th avenue
- 9th place at 2025 outdoor championships in the 1500
- Won Bronze at the 2025 U.S. Road Mile Championships
- Placed 6th at the 2025 U.S. Indoor Championships over 1500m
- Finished 5th at the 2024 5th Ave Road Mile
- Qualified to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 1500m
- Set 7 school records while at TCU
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