Bill Roe Classic at Lake Padden

Western Washington University's women’s cross country team runs for an early lead during the start of the race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

WWU's Ila Davis (252) gets out to a strong start in the women’s race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Emma Smith runs ahead of teammates. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

The Western Washington University men’s team looks over at the women’s race as they warm up. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Ashley Reeck heads to the finish line as the top Viking finisher in the women’s race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Ila Davis pushes to the finish line. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Trinity Western University runner Constance Nankivel wins the women’s race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Kayla Ramsey, Josephine Stevenson and Emmy Kroontje head to the finish line. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Runners crawl and are assisted at the finish line. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Ashley Reeck helps up teammate Ila Davis as Mia Crocker lays out at the finish line. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University runners chat after their race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Kevin McDermott starts out at the front of the pack. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Andrew Oslin gives a thumbs-up during the men’s race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Runners compete in the men's race on Saturday, Sept. 23, during the annual Bill Roe Classic at Lake Padden. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Spectators cheer on runners. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

High winds and rain pelt a spectator. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

University of Alaska Anchorage's Cole Nash celebrates his win in the men's race. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Kevin McDermott crosses the finish line during the men’s race. He was the highest finisher for the Vikings, coming in fourth. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University's Samuel LIngwall crosses the finish line in 12th place. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bill Roe Classic at Lake Padden

September 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.