University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
2024-25 Track and Field Roster
Roster
Roach, Jonas

Jonas Roach
- Position:
- Distance
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Blacksburg, Va.
Bio
Jonas Roach's Top Performances
2024 Season (Freshman) - In his Bulldog collegiate debut, Roach recorded a PR and a ninth place finish in the 1000m at the Gamecock Opener (2:43.00)...Competed in two more indoor meets with his final indoor appearance being at the Big South Indoor Championships where he competed in the 5000m and finished 12th (15:53.05)...In outdoor season, Roach competed in all six races and started the season off with a PR in the 3000m at the Charlotte 49er Classic (9:17.07)...Recorded a PR in the Montreat Open in the 1500m (4:21.98)...At the Big South Outdoor Championships, Roach represented Asheville in the 5000m and the 3000 steeplechase and PRed in both (5000m- 15:39.42 & 3000s- 9:41.49).Â
Prior to UNC Asheville - A two-time All-State runner and a seven-time All-Region honoree...His mother competed in cross country & track & field at Virginia Tech.
EVENT | TIME | DATE |
1000m | 2:43.00 | 1/13/2024 |
1500m | 4:21.98 | 3/23/2024 |
3000m | 9:17.07 | 3/15/2024 |
3000s | 9:41.49 | 5/7/2024 |
5000m | 15:39.42 | 5/6/2024 |
2024 Season (Freshman) - In his Bulldog collegiate debut, Roach recorded a PR and a ninth place finish in the 1000m at the Gamecock Opener (2:43.00)...Competed in two more indoor meets with his final indoor appearance being at the Big South Indoor Championships where he competed in the 5000m and finished 12th (15:53.05)...In outdoor season, Roach competed in all six races and started the season off with a PR in the 3000m at the Charlotte 49er Classic (9:17.07)...Recorded a PR in the Montreat Open in the 1500m (4:21.98)...At the Big South Outdoor Championships, Roach represented Asheville in the 5000m and the 3000 steeplechase and PRed in both (5000m- 15:39.42 & 3000s- 9:41.49).Â
Prior to UNC Asheville - A two-time All-State runner and a seven-time All-Region honoree...His mother competed in cross country & track & field at Virginia Tech.
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