Tanner started running late in high school where he found a passion for running with many close friends. He played soccer his entire life and ended up being a 2 time state qualifier in his two years of running. His senior year he helped his team to a state title in the 4x8 and runner up finish in the 4x4. He also captured his own state title in the 800 meters running 1:55. He also qualified for the state cross country championships in his only year running cross country and narrowly missed the podium by one spot. Tanner earned a scholarship to run Division 2 at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

After redshirting his freshman year, Tanner made his way to the cross course where he led the Mavericks for the next 4 seasons. After a year of covid, Tanner started to get back to his stride in the 800 meters where he eventually broke the indoor and outdoor 800 meters school record for the Mavericks. He went on to qualify for 5 national meets and getting Second-Team or First-Team All American honors in all but one. Tanner was able to place in many conference meets at multiple distances. Tanner graduated from Minnesota State with his Bachelors in 2022 and his Masters in 2024.

Tanner has been in the sport shorter than most, but has learned from many different coaches and teammates. Tanner now runs for Minnesota Distance Elite where he holds the program record of 3:39.04 for 1500 meters and is working towards hitting USA and World Standards. Tanner recently helped create and coach River Valley Running’s first Race Team where he helped multiple runners achieve their own running goals. Tanner looks to continue inspiring all levels of runners while helping them achieve new and exciting goals.

• 800 | 1:48.35

• 1500 | 3:39.04

• Mile | 4:04.90

• 8K | 24:34

• 4 x NCAA DII Track & Field All American

• Minnesota State Mankato School Record Holder | Indoor & Outdoor 800