The #25 Middlebury men's cross country team posted the 15th-best grade point average (GPA) when the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its postseason academic awards. Five student-athletes were honored by the organization as All-Academic selections.
 
The Panthers were named a USTFCCCA Division III All-Academic Team which recognizes cross country programs that had a cumulative team GPA of 3.10 or higher including the most recent grading period. Middlebury posted a mark of 3.70 to rank 15th nationally.
 
To qualify for USTFCCCA All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 on a 4.00 scale and finish in the top 25% of their respective regional championship meet. Earning a spot as a USTFCCCA All-Academic recipient were Drew Donahue, Ziggy Goddard, Harry Griff, Benjamin Hughes and Tucker Jakobe. 
 
At the conclusion of the fall season, nine Panthers were named to the NESCAC All-Academic Team. Middlebury capped off the 2024 season with a stellar 25th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. The Panthers posted a third-place showing at the NCAA MidEast Regional meet and were third at the NESCAC Championships. Middlebury began the year with team titles in its first two meets.
 
The complete list of USTFCCCA academic honorees may be found here.