Adrian College

Assistant Cross-Country and Track and Field Coach, Conor Kolka, knows how to get better at running distance races. At Dexter High School, Conor ran to a 15:53 5k for his High School Cross Country team. In Track and Field at Dexter High, Kolka ran a very respectable 4:29 mile.

Then, he ran his collegiate career at Wittenberg University. There he matured into a running sensation. Conor won the 5k in his freshman year at his Outdoor Track and Field Conference meet.
According to Head Coach, Miles Caine, “Coach Conor brings with him the experience of what it takes become a very successful Division III athlete; helping to instill in our athlete’s self-discipline and a positive realism about performance.”

Along with his accomplishments below, Coach Kolka took his 5k and Mile time down considerably; 14:36 for his collegiate 5k and a 4:16 mile.

Some of Coach Kolka’s other collegiate achievements:
17 x All Conference
6 x All Region
3 x National Championship Qualifier
5 x School Record Holder
6 x Individual Conference Champion
2 x Conference MVP
D III Athlete of the Week
10k – 29:42
8k (XC) 23:58)
 
Coach Kolka still trains. His best Marathon is 2:36:08. Along with Head Coach Miles Caine, the Distance program is current, ascending and produces great student-athletes both in the classroom and on the track or xc course.

Their latest accomplishment is a new School Record for Adrian College Track from Bridget Waterstradt in the Outdoor 5k with a time of 18:09.02.

Alongside Head Coach Miles Caine, Coach Kolka complements a program with a rich history of success and opportunity for growth.


*Updated as of August 20, 2026*