NASHVILLE – Trevecca Nazarene University cross country teams are set to host the 2023 Michael Pretorius Invitational September 16, 2023. There are eight teams currently entered in both the men's and women's race.
The meet is named in honor of Michael Pretorius, an alumnus of the program who passed away July 31, 2022, following a second battle with cancer.
In partnership with Michael's family, the proceeds from the initial meet went to Cancer Crackdown. Cancer Crackdown is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization founded to help support cancer fighters. They are an organization that helped support Michael and his wife Amanda during his battle with cancer.
The 2023 Michael Pretorius Invitational will send proceeds to a new organization, "Under the Willow," founded by Amanda Pretorius - named in his honor. Under the Willow will offer community, resources, and in-person retreats specifically for companions and caregivers of someone facing a diagnosis, so their stories can continue to bring hope, support, and life.
Michael Pretorius competed for Trevecca beginning in 2012 and was diagnosed with cancer during his senior season (2014-2015) following the fall cross country season. Michael got to work fighting cancer immediately and stayed enrolled in classes. He completed his initial treatment near the end of the outdoor track and field season and made an emotional and courageous return to the team. Michael ran and completed the 800m event at Rhodes. He eventually was cancer-free, but his cancer returned in 2019.
Trevecca has hosted a home meet at Vaughn's Gap numerous times and hosted the Great Midwest Athletic Conference meet at the course.
2023 MICHAEL PRETORIUS INVITATIONAL
About Michael Pretorius
Presented by Trevecca Nazarene University
Vaughn's Gap Cross Country Course | Nashville, TN
September 16, 2023
| MEN |
8 K / 4.97 Miles |
8:00 AM Start |
| WOMEN |
5 K / 3.1 Miles |
9:00 AM Start |
SCORING/RESULTS
GPS ADDRESS: 7199 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
MEN PARTICIPANTS LIST
| Austin Peay State University |
| Belmont University |
| Central Arkansas University |
| Jacksonville University |
| Lipscomb University |
| Ouachita Baptist University |
| Tennessee State University |
| Trevecca Nazarene University |
| University of the South |
WOMEN PARTICIPANTS LIST
| Austin Peay State University |
| Central Arkansas University |
| Jacksonville University |
| Lipscomb University |
| Ouachita Baptist University |
| Tennessee State University |
| Trevecca Nazarene University |
| University of the South |
COURSE: Vaughn's Gap / Percy Warner Park | Nashville
The course is fairly flat, with a few hills sprinkled in. After the start, the men run two big loops, followed by the cutoff in the final loop.
The women start and run one big loop taking the cutoff to the finish line.
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