MaKenna started running in middle school when she went out for the track team in her hometown of Nicollet, Minnesota. She took up cross country in high school and found success before going on to compete collegiately at Minnesota State Mankato. After a few developmental seasons, MaKenna found her groove and become a multiple time all conference and all region athlete in cross country. She excelled in mid-distance events on the track, earning two conference titles, setting the school record in the distance medley relay, qualifying for the NCAA DII national meet five times and earning All-American honors three times.

MaKenna currently runs professionally for Minnesota Distance Elite where she specializes in middle distance events ranging from 800 to 5K. She hopes to make a US Championship this year and continues to enjoy the process of training and racing competitvely.

MaKenna minored in athletic coaching in undergrad and helped create and coach River Valley Running’s first Race Team where she helped multiple runners achieve their own running goals. MaKenna enjoys working with youth athletes as part of our RUN NORTH program. She is excited to help athletes of all abilities explore their potential and watch their confidence grow.

• 800 | 2:08.44

• 1500 | 4:25.19

• Mile | 4:41.89

• 5K [Road] | 17:03

• 6K [XC] | 20:49.30

• 5 x NCAA DII Track & Field All American

• Minnesota State Mankato School Record Holder | Distance Medley Relay