Colorado University Athletics

2025 Cross Country Roster

XC girls
Holly Barker

Holly Barker

  • Position:
    Distance
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Mission Viejo, Calif.
  • High School:
    Trabuco
  • Major:
    Biology

Holly Barker TFRRS Profile | Holly Barker Track Bio

2025
  • Placed 5th in her collegiate debut at the Wyoming Invite, running 18:18.6 in the 5k
  • Ran a 6k personal best of 20:35.2 at the Gans Creek Classic, finishing 73rd overall
  • Competed at the Nuttycombe Invitational (21:07.7, 97th)
  • Took 35th at the Big 12 Championships with a time of 20:39.0
  • Finished 32nd at the NCAA Mountain Region Championships (21:22.0)
  • Qualified for the NCAA Championships but did not finish (DNS)
IN THE CLASSROOM
  • Majoring in Biology
  • Interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics and coaching post-graduation
PERSONAL
  • Born in Mission Viejo, Calif.
  • Parents are Roger and Danielle Barker
  • Has one brother, Jack
  • Hobbies include playing piano, drawing, and creating music and art
  • Volunteered at a physical therapy office, helping with patient care
  • Her father ran track and cross country at Louisiana Tech
  • Chose Colorado for the team environment and location
  • Also received offers from Tennessee, Northern Arizona, Wake Forest, and SMU
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