Tara Smurla

Tara Smurla
Tara Smurla
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Cedar Grove, N.J.
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Cedar Grove
Bio

2022: Smurla competed in both the cross country and track and field seasons for the Hounds. Smurla competed in the 6k for cross country and participated in the 4x400 Relay, 5000m, 3000m, Mile, 4x800 Relay, 10k, 1500m, and 800m events during the track and field seasons.

 

 

Cross Country Personal Best Marks

EventMark
6K (XC) 23:15.1
 

Complete Cross Country Results

DateMeetEventMarkPlace
   May 17-18, 2023 AARTFC Outdoor Track & Field Championships 10,000 38:37.13 10th (F)
   May 17-18, 2023 AARTFC Outdoor Track & Field Championships 4x800 9:58.74 13th (F)
   May 6- 7, 2023 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships 2023 5000 19:09.55 6th (F)
   May 6- 7, 2023 Landmark Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships 2023 10,000 39:29.93 2nd (F)
   Apr 21-22, 2023 2023 Coach Pollard Invitational 10,000 39:34.49 1st (F)
   Apr 14-16, 2023 Bison Outdoor Classic 5000 19:01.25 95th (F)
   Apr 7- 8, 2023 Lehigh Games 2023 1500 4:59.94 20th (F)
   Apr 7- 8, 2023 Lehigh Games 2023 4x400 4:37.03 11th (F)
   Apr 1, 2023 Muhlenberg Outdoor Invitational 5000 19:04.41 8th (F)
   Mar 25, 2023 2023 Lafayette Open 800 2:37.26 12th (F)
   Mar 25, 2023 2023 Lafayette Open 1500 5:09.14 9th (F)
   Mar 3- 4, 2023 AARTFC Indoor Track & Field Championships 5000 18:31.38 15th (F)
   Feb 25, 2023 2023 Landmark Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships 3000 10:57.40 3rd (F)
   Feb 25, 2023 2023 Landmark Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships 5000 18:47.64 2nd (F)
   Feb 10-11, 2023 2023 Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invite 5000 18:30.43 53rd (F)
   Feb 4, 2023 2023 Frank Colden Invitational 3000 10:47.82 2nd (F)
   Jan 27, 2023 Mini-Dip Invitational @ F&M Mile 5:24.73 2nd (F)
   Jan 21, 2023 2023 Moravian Indoor Meet 3000 10:55.83 7th (F)
   Dec 9, 2022 Bow Tie Invitational 5000 18:49.16 1st (F)
   Dec 9, 2022 Bow Tie Invitational 4x400 4:46.22 9th (F)
   Nov 12, 2022 NCAA Division III Metro Region Cross Country Championships 6k 24:15.7 25th
   Oct 29, 2022 2022 Landmark Conference Cross Country Championships 6k 23:28.9 6th
   Oct 15, 2022 Rowan Interregional Border Battle 6k 23:38.5 45th
   Oct 8, 2022 Coach Caslin Classic 6k 24:03.5 1st
   Sep 30, 2022 Lehigh Paul Short Run (College) 6k 23:15.1 32nd
   Sep 16, 2022 Kutztown DII/DIII Challenge 6k 24:18.0 15th
   Sep 2, 2022 Lehigh Invitational 6k 23:53.9 35th

News mentions
Junior Tara Smurla comes towards the finish line in the 2023 NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships hosted by Dickinson College at Big Spring High School. Photo by D3photography.com
Smurla Races in NCAA DIII Championships

NEWVILLE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country squad completed the 2023 season at the NCAA Division III National Championships hosted by Dickinson College at Big Spring High School

Tara Smurla running for Honey Stinger graphic
Smurla Selected as Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Sophomore Tara Smurla of the Moravian University women’s cross country team has been selected the Moravian Student-Athlete of the Week Fueled by Honey Stinger for her performance last week.

Junior Amber Poniktera runs in the NCAA Division III Metro Regional hosted by Rowan University. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletic Communications
Hounds Take Fifth at NCAA DIII Metro Regional with Trio of All-Region Runners

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country team took fifth place of 28 schools in the 2023 NCAA Division III Metro Regional hosted by Rowan University at Dream Park Saturday.

The Greyhounds start at the Lehigh University Invitational to begin the 2023 season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Women Finish as Runner-Up at 2023 Landmark Conference Championships

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country squad finished as the runner-up at the 2023 Landmark Conference Cross Country Championships Friday hosted by Juniata College at the Sunset Golf Course.

Junior Amber Poniktera runs in the pack early in the Rowan University Border Battle. Photo courtesy of Rowan University Athletics
Greyhounds Finish Ninth at Rowan Border Battle

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country team finished ninth of 31 teams at the Rowan University Border Battle Saturday morning.

Junior Rachael Goodman runs during the Lehigh University Invitational on the opening weekend of the 2023 season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Runs In White 6k At Paul Short

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country squad ran in the White 6K race, the final collegiate race of the day at the annual Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University. 

Tara Smurla runs in Lehigh Invitational for Landmark graphic
Smurla Named Landmark Conference Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week

TOWSON, Md. --- Moravian University sophomore Tara Smurla has been named the Landmark Conference Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

Junior Amber Poniktera races during the Lehigh University Invitational to start the 2023 season. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Capture First at Stockton Osprey Open

GALLOWAY, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country team earned its first meet win of the season, capturing first place that Stockton University Osprey Open Saturday morning.

Junior Lexi Ruzhatz races during the season opening Lehigh University Invitational. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Moravian Women Take Second at Landmark Conference Preview Meet

HUNTINGDON, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country squad finished second of three teams at the Landmark Conference Championship Preview meet hosted by Juniata College at the Sunset Golf Club Friday evening.

The Greyhounds get underway at the start of the Lehigh University Invitational. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Finish Fifth in Lehigh Invitational to Begin the 2023 Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country team opened the 2023 season with a fifth place finish at the Lehigh University Invitational Friday evening.