Athens Academy traditionally fields a successful cross country program with excellent participation paired with frequent region and state recognition.  The emphasis is for participation and development of enhanced endurance while striving for personal best results.  A large reason for success has been a result of so many athletes achieving their personal best times at the end of the season.

State Champion: 1994, 1995, 2002, 2023

State Runner-Up: 1990, 1991, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2022

3rd in State: 1987, 1988, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2017, 2020

4th in State: 1983, 1989, 1992, 2005, 2014

Region/Area Champion: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Region/Area Runner-Up: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018