2016: Raced in seven events her freshman year for the Monks...kicked off her freshman year by running a 26:13 (5k) coming in 41st at the University of New England Early-Season Invitational on Sept. 3rd...at the Husson Invitational on Sept. 10th ran a 24:20 (4.7k) good for 22nd overall...on Sept. 24th at the Codfish Bowl she toured the course with a 24:32 (5k) coming in 172nd place...on Oct. 8th at the Runnin' Monks Invitational ran a 24:50 (5k) good for 28th overall...at the Maine State Championship meet on Oct. 15th ran a 24:12 (5k) coming in 89th...on Oct. 29th competed at the GNAC Championship meet running a personal best 23:33 (5k) coming in 58th overall...on Nov. 12th she wrapped up her freshman year season at the NCAA DIII New England Regional Championships running a 27:37 (5k) good for 342nd overall.

High School: Ran four years of varsity cross country for Jeff Riddle at Windham High School…named captain senior year...ran states, earning sportsmanship banner for the women’s team...also ran indoor and outdoor track and field.

Personal: Mckenzie Jean Pepin, born in Burlington, Vermont...daughter of Derick and Kathy Pepin...majoring in Elementary Education.