10/10/2026
RunWild Shines at Tiger Shark Monster Mash with Race Victory and Multiple Top-Five Finishes
Hudson Duncan captures individual championship as RunWild athletes deliver impressive performances in Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, KY — October 10, 2026 — RunWild Running Club turned in another outstanding day of cross-country racing Saturday at the Tiger Shark Monster Mash, hosted by the Louisville Tiger Sharks. Competing against runners from across the region, RunWild athletes delivered an individual victory, multiple top-five finishes, and several strong performances across the elementary and middle school divisions.
The meet provided an excellent opportunity for young runners to test themselves against quality competition as the cross-country season moves closer to championship racing.
Duncan Leads the Charge with Individual Victory
One of the day's biggest highlights came in the Boys 4th Grade & Under 2K, where Hudson Duncan captured first place in 7:35.67, winning a thrilling battle against Locust Grove's Caleb Luckert, who finished just 0.99 seconds behind.
Duncan's victory highlighted an impressive showing by RunWild in one of the meet's largest races, which featured 115 finishers.
Joining Duncan near the front was Grayson Horne, who finished fifth overall in 7:53.31, while Reece Shanks added another top-ten performance, placing seventh in 8:00.49.
Cooper Pour continued the strong showing with a 13th-place finish in 8:24.25. Wesley Maxberry (51st, 9:32.67) and Maxwell Jones (75th, 10:11.54) also represented RunWild in the division.
With three runners finishing among the top seven and four among the top 13, RunWild's young boys demonstrated impressive depth at the front of the field.
Floyd and Wilhoite Deliver Podium-Level Performances
RunWild's girls also enjoyed an excellent day of racing.
In the Girls 2nd Grade & Under 2K, Addison Floyd raced to an outstanding third-place finish, covering the course in 9:26.20. Floyd was just 0.48 seconds behind second place in a tightly contested battle near the front.
Claire Shanks also represented RunWild in the division, finishing 27th in 11:36.79.
In the Girls 4th Grade & Under 2K, Hadley Wilhoite earned fifth place overall in 8:38.43, competing against a field of 98 finishers.
Valoree Maxberry added another impressive result, finishing 15th in 9:11.48, giving RunWild two runners inside the top 15.
These performances highlighted the continued development of RunWild's younger female athletes and their ability to compete in large, competitive fields.
Smith Leads RunWild's 3K Competitors
Moving up to the 3K distance, RunWild's fifth- and sixth-grade athletes continued to gain valuable racing experience.
Grayson Smith led the way in the Boys 6th Grade & Under division, placing seventh overall with a time of 12:58.96.
Finn Mciver followed with a 19th-place finish in 14:06.77, while Stephen Hyatt completed the distance in 15:58.99 to finish 36th.
In the Girls 6th Grade & Under 3K, Ceila Criswell represented RunWild with a time of 18:07.67, placing 42nd.
Youngest Runners and Middle School Athletes Step Up
The Boys 2nd Grade & Under 2K featured two RunWild competitors finishing close together.
Ben Hyatt led the club with a 22nd-place finish in 9:33.39, followed just over three seconds later by Rhys Houghton, who finished 25th in 9:36.89.
At the middle school level, Ava Floyd represented RunWild in the Girls 8th Grade & Under 4K, finishing 21st overall in 19:48.34.
Her performance added another solid result to a day that saw RunWild athletes compete across multiple age groups and distances.
A Fantastic Meet Hosted by the Louisville Tiger Sharks
Beyond the individual performances, Saturday's competition was a great celebration of youth cross-country running.
RunWild Running Club extends a special thank-you to the Louisville Tiger Sharks for hosting the Tiger Shark Monster Mash.
Organizing a meet that brings together so many athletes, coaches, families, and running programs takes tremendous planning, dedication, and volunteer support.
Events like the Monster Mash play an important role in growing the sport, creating opportunities for young runners to compete, and building relationships throughout Kentucky's running community.
RunWild appreciates the effort that goes into providing these opportunities and congratulates the Louisville Tiger Sharks on a great event.
Building Momentum Toward Championship Season
As RunWild approaches the final stretch of its fall campaign, Saturday's performances demonstrated the continued progress being made throughout the club.
With an individual champion, multiple top-five finishers, and strong representation across several divisions, RunWild has plenty to celebrate as its athletes prepare for the challenges ahead.
But the program's success goes beyond podium finishes.
The willingness to compete, the courage to challenge personal limits, and the commitment to consistent training remain the foundation of RunWild Running Club.
Every race is another opportunity to learn, grow, and build confidence.
Congratulations to every RunWild athlete who competed at the Tiger Shark Monster Mash, and thank you to the parents, coaches, and families who continue to support these young runners.
RunWild Running Club — Consistency. Intentionally Structured.
