Frank Runion – 2007 Athlete

Frank Runion came to Anderson University in the fall of 1986 from Marysville, Ohio, to run cross country and track for the Ravens.

Over the next four years, Runion established himself as one of the best distance runners in school history. He earned four letters in both cross country and track and was a 10-time All-American as well as an Academic All-American and NCCAA Scholar Athlete. He was also a two-time All-Conference selection in both cross country and track.

He earned All-American honors in track six times, including three in the indoor distance medley relay, twice in the 1,500 and once in the 5,000, where he set the school record with a time of 14:28.74. He was a four-time All-American in cross country, including two each in NAIA and NCCAA. He was also named the outstanding Male Senior Athlete in 1990.

After earning his bachelor’s degree from AU in 1990, he has worked at St. Vincent, Wishard and Clarion Health for the past 17 years. He also competed in the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon, finishing 16th.

Runion married his wife Michelle on June 22, 1991 and they have three children: Andrew, Adam and Anna.

Anderson University is proud to name Frank Runion to its Athletic Hall of Fame.