The pride and tradition of Track and Field and Cross Country has been a staple of Western and the Gunnison Valley for almost 50 years. Our alumni have an immense amount of pride in where they went to school and how they competed for cross country, on the track, or in the field. The Big Red Machine wants to highlight that pride and tradition, and help provide the program with necessary resources to continue to be successful at the conference and national level.

We feel Mountaineer Track & Field/Cross Country is comprised of success in the classroom, on the field of competition, and it contributes value to the overall mission and success of Western which enriches the vitality and vibrancy of the Gunnison community and valley.  We are creating a network that unites and provides the opportunity for Mountaineer Track & Field/Cross Country Alumni to stay connected, involved, and supportive of Mountaineer Track & Field, Cross Country, Athletics, and the University itself.  We will be supportive of all the major entities at the University and be a key component in raising funds necessary for the Mountaineer Track & Field/Cross Country to compete and achieve success at the highest level.  Western Track & Field/Cross Country has produced 13 National Champion teams (all in Cross Country); has had athletes claim 774 All-American Awards; as well as produced 89 individual National Champions, making it by far the most successful program at Western at the national level. This is a rich history that needs to stay intact!

NCAA Div. II allows 12.6 scholarships to be split between the Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country teams, and 18 for the Women’s teams.  With Western’s contribution and private funding, the team has been competing with between 6 scholarships per gender yearly for a roster of 150+.  We need to help create a level playing field for Western by helping the scholarship situation and continuing to offset the rising cost of travel and equipment. Funds generated by the BRM will go towards scholarships, the operating budget, and equipment.

We think back to our college days, being a student and athlete at Western, and realize the impact it has had on our lives.  If you have been back for a reunion or homecoming and ran into some of your former teammates, you probably remember what great times you had here.  Times when you celebrated with teammates hoisting a trophy, or the times your teammates picked you up after a bad meet. We want to provide the opportunity for future great times and special events for future athletes.

Please become a member of the Big Red Machine.  With more members in the Big Red Machine, we will be able to help the program greatly and also have a much stronger voice at the University.  We look forward to uniting with each other at various events during the year and uplifting the Mountaineer TFXC program! Together we can do this. You can also give “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” a fellow teammate or Mountaineer fan no longer with us. Thank you for joining us as we contribute to the proud history and tradition of Western Colorado Track & Field and Cross Country!

Member Details:
Once a Mountaineer, always a Mountaineer.  Western Track & Field/Cross County is a way of life for athletes and their families. We’ve had our moment, or maybe lots of moments. It’s time for a new generation of Mountaineers to have theirs…to write their chapter of the Mountaineer Legacy. With the Big Red Machine behind them, they will be Mountaineer proud knowing they have the power of Western and its generations of athletes behind them.

Membership is open to former athletes, families of both former and current athletes, and proud Mountaineer fans.  Membership donations are deposited directly to the Big Red Machine Legacy Fund, meaning your dollars will solely impact Mountaineer Track & Field and Cross Country.

As a Big Red Machine member, you will receive a Big Red Machine cap, BRM E-Newsletters, access to BRM gatherings, and your name listed with all BRM members on our Athletics webpage. Every membership donation is fully tax deductible. Electronic receipts will show payment to the MAA. However, all money will go directly to the BRM and the Track and Field and Cross Country programs.

The BRM offers five different levels of membership with additional benefits depending on the amount of the membership donation*:

Please remember, every donation helps and we appreciate every penny!