About Us
Ben and Jen Rosario launched NAZ Elite in 2014 out of their own pockets. For more than a full year, they funded the entire organization from travel to gear, to athlete bonuses, and more. In 2015, when HOKA came on board as the Team’s title sponsor, the group immediately went to the next level. Since that time both HOKA, and NAZ Elite, have grown together.
HOKA became the fastest running shoe company in history to reach $1 billion dollars in sales, and as of May 2026, NAZ has produced 24 National titles, 18 World Marathon Major top tens, 6 International Medals, and an Olympic Trials Marathon champion.
Team Records
Men
Marathon
2:04:37 – Alex Masai, 2025
Half Marathon
59:13 – Adrian Wildschutt, 2025
10,000m
26:50.64 – Adrian Wildschutt, 2024
5,000m
12:55.02 – Adrian Wildschutt, 2025
3,000m
7:32.99 – Adrian Wildschutt, 2024
Mile
3:53.20 – Jackson Sharp, 2025
1,500m
3:35.76 – Ahmed Jaziri, 2025
Women
Marathon
2:20:30 Mercy Chelangat, 2026
Half Marathon
1:08:57 – Mercy Chelangat, 2025
10,000m
31:07.60 – Kellyn Taylor, 2020
5,000m
15:03.17 – Abby Nichols, 2024
3,000m
8:48.58 – Abby Nichols, 2023
Mile
4:26.08 – Abby Nichols, 2023
1,500m
4:03.65 – Krissy Gear, 2024
Highlights
2026
National Titles
2026 USATF 4 Mile Championships - Ahmed Muhumed
2026 Canadian Track Championships 10,000m - Florence Caron
2026 Canadian 10K Road Championships – Florence Caron
2026 USATF Half Marathon Championships – Wesley Kiptoo
World Marathon Major Top-10s
2026 Boston Marathon – Mercy Chelangat, 4th
2026 Boston Marathon – Alex Masai, 9th
Global Championship Appearances
2026 World Cross Country Championships – Adrian Wildschutt, 13th
2026 World Cross Country Championships – Wesley Kiptoo, 14th
2026 World Cross Country Championships – Ahmed Muhumed, 46th
2026 World Cross Country Championships – Florence Caron, 57th