2024–2025 Season: In his sophomore year, Colby ran a season-best of 33:21.4 at the Pfeiffer University XC Invitational. He also earned a career-high finish of 47th at the USCAA Cross Country National Championships, placing 6th on the team. Colby set additional college bests in the 5k with a time of 21:33.4 at the Greensboro XC Invitational and in the 6k with a time of 27:25.9 at the Charleston Southern Buccaneer Open. During the outdoor track season, he recorded a new personal best in the 800m, running 2:23.13.
2023–2024 Season: As a freshman, Colby set a personal record in the 8k with a time of 32:11.5 at the 2023 Upstate Invitational. He also placed 258th at the USCAA Cross Country National Championships, finishing 7th on the team. During the outdoor track season, Colby set a personal best in the 3k steeplechase at the USCAA Track & Field National Championship meet, running 13:02.32 to place 8th overall. He also added a personal best in the 1500m with a time of 5:18.17.
High School: Colby graduated from Parkwood High School, where he competed in cross country all four years and also ran throughout middle school. His personal records included 18:29 in the 5k, 11:31 in the 3200m, 5:08.58 in the mile, and 2:17.55 in the 800m. His consistent performances earned him the opportunity to be recruited to Johnson & Wales.
Personal Background: Colby Belk is a junior from Monroe, North Carolina, studying Corporate Accounting & Financial Analysis. He competes in Cross Country for the Wildcats.
