Tara Smurla

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

2024: Smurla competed in 5k and the 6k for the Hounds. Smurla competed in the 2024 NCAA DIII Cross Country championships, she finished 29th of 290 runners with a time of 21:37.6 on the 6,000-meter course.

2023: Smurla competed in the 6k for the Hounds. Smurla competed in the 2023 NCAA DIII Cross Country championships, she finished 271st of 292 runners with a time of 23:56.8 on the 6,000-meter course.

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.

Personal: Daughter of Annmarie and Michael Smurla...Majoring in Elementary Education and Special Education

Academic: Dean's List

Accolades: 2024 NCAA DIII All-American, 2024 USTFCCCA Metro Regional Women's Athlete of the Year, 4x 2024 Landmark Conference Athlete of the Week

 

 

 

News mentions
Senior Tara Smurla comes to the finish line in the 2025 NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country National Championship in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Photo by d3photography.com
Smurla Races in NCAA Division III National Championship

SPARTANBURG, S.C. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country squad closed out the season with one runner at the 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country National Championship at the Roger Milliken Center.

Tara Smurla for Sodexo Athlete of the Week
Smurla Honored as Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior Tara Smurla of the Moravian University’s women’s cross country team has been honored the Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

Senior Tara Smurla runs during the 2025 NCAA Division III Metro Regional Championship hosted by Rowan University at Gloucester County DREAM Park. Photo by Elliot Schott
Smurla Wins Second Straight NCAA Division III Metro Regional Title as Moravian Takes Third as a Team

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country team finished third of 25 teams in the 2025 NCAA Division III Metro Regional at Gloucester County DREAM Park hosted by Rowan University Saturday afternoon.

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Smurla Named Moravian Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Senior Tara Smurla from the Moravian University’s women’s cross country squad has been named the Sodexo Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last week.

Moravian with the 2025 Landmark Conference Championship plaque at Oak Ridge Park. Photo courtesy of Drew University Athletic Communications
Greyhounds Capture First Landmark Conference Title Since 2013

CLARK, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country squad captured its first Landmark Conference Championship in over a decade as the Greyhounds won the 2025 title at Oak Ridge Park with Drew University as the host Saturday afternoon.

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Smurla Honored as Landmark Conference Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week

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

Senior Tori Champagne races during the Rowan University Border Battle at Gloucester County DREAM Park. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics
Moravian Women Take 12th in Rowan Border Battle

GLOUCESTER, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country team finished 12th at the Rowan University Border Battle Saturday morning at Gloucester County DREAM Park, the site of this year’s NCAA Division III Metro Regional Championship in a few weeks.

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Smurla Selected as Landmark Conference Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week

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

Junior Kierstyn Klingner races towards a career-best time in the Paul Short Run at Lehigh University. Photo by Cosmic Fox Media / Matthew Levine '11
Greyhounds Led by Smurla’s Top 25 Finish at Paul Short Run

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country squad finished 31st in the College Women’s White Race at the annual Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University Friday afternoon. 

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Smurla Named Landmark Conference Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week

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

Senior Meghan Myers comes to the finish line in the Lehigh University Invitational to start the 2025 season. Photo by Christine Fox
Moravian Takes Fifth in Stockton Osprey Open

GALLOWAY, N.J. --- The Moravian University women's cross country team competed in their second meet of the 2025 season with a fifth place of 16 teams at the Stockton University Osprey Open Saturday morning. 

Tara Smurla Landmark Athlete of the Week Graphic
Moravian’s Smurla Honored as Landmark Conference Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week

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

Freshman Kate Veivia comes towards the finish line in the Lehigh University Invitational to start the 2025 season. Photo by Christine Fox
Greyhounds Finish Fifth in Lehigh Invitational to Start 2025 Season

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s cross country team opened the 2025 season with a fifth place finish at the Lehigh University Invitational run Friday evening at the Goodman Campus.

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