Creighton University Athletics
2026-27 Men's Cross Country / Track Roster
Roster
Owen Marett
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Des Moines, Iowa
- High School:
- Roosevelt
At Creighton: 2025-26 - Ran in each of CU's first five cross country meets, leading the team in each of his first two outings (Sept. 5 and Sept. 20) ... Finished sixth at Briar Cliff XC Invite (Oct. 4) and 10th at the Platte River Rumble "Collegiate" on Oct. 17 ... Placed 55th at BIG EAST Championships on Oct. 31 in 25:24.1 ... During indoor track season competed in the 1,000, mile and 3,000 ... During outdoor track campaign he ran in the 3,000 and the 5,000 ... Broken 15 minutes when he ran the 5K at the Kip Janvrin Open in 14:58.71 on April 24th.
Parents/family: Parents - Chris Marett and Stephanie Marett, Brother – Alex Marett
Major: Fintech
Social Media Handles: Instagram – owenmarett
I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when… I visited the campus, got to know the coaches and athletes and saw how strong of a community the team has. I wanted to be a part of that community and help the team compete.
HS/College Athletic Accolades
XC -
2023 4A IA XC State Meet 7th place
2024 4A IA XC State Meet 5th place
4-time cross country conference individual champion
15:06 5k xc pr
Track –
2025 4A 3200m state champion
2025 4A 1600m 3rd place
Multiple time Drake Relays qualifier in 4x800, 3200, and 1600
Interesting fact about me: Been running since 7th grade cross country.
I enjoy music a lot and like going to live concerts.
I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing golf.
Competition Superstition: Same eating and drinking routine on race days.
Favorite Workout Spot: The track
If I could run/throw with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Cole Hocker, Yaseen Abdalla, Cooper Teare
When I am not running/training, I am: Watching YouTube, hanging out with friends, listening to music.
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite Food: Burrito
