Men's Cross Country | 11/5/2026 12:08:06 PM
ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College Athletics announced Peter Wagner as its next Head Cross Country and Track and Field Head Coach.
Wagner, currently at the helm of the Hudson Valley Cross Country squads, will officially join the Department on Monday, November 16th.
"I am honored to be the next Cross Country/Track and Field Head Coach at Russell Sage College," commented Wagner. "I am beyond excited to work with this team and get started on building a championship program at Russell Sage. I would like to thank Jim Lyons for believing in me throughout the process and entrusting the program to me. Through a process of teamwork, togetherness, and working to get better every day, I believe we can bring this Gators' Cross Country and Track and Field program to new heights."
"Russell Sage Athletics welcomes new Cross Country and Track and Field coach Pete Wagner," added Lyons. "Pete has been a mainstay of Capital Region Cross Country and Track for years and is well known by the local coaches and runners. His experience recruiting in our backyard for HVCC will allow him to hit the ground running as he begins work to ensure a strong future for RSC Cross Country and Track and Field. We look forward to having him as an important part of our full time staff. ".
Wagner has been the head cross country coach at HVCC since 2023, keeping the programs high national standing humming throughout his tenure. Most recently under his guidance, the Vikings captured the Mountain Valley Conference and NJCAA Region 3 Championships in the fall of 2026.
The York, Pennsylvania native ran collegiately at Siena, graduating in 2021 after four seasons of competition.