Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson
Ashley Nelson
  • Height:
    5-5
  • Hometown:
    Rice, Minn.
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Sartell
  • Major:
    Business Management & Supply Chain Management
  • Minor:
    Psychology
Bio
Why did you pick Concordia: It felt like a warm campus and environment 
Volunteer Activites: Suicide Walk, Food Shelter, Costa Rica Youth School 
 
The NELSON File
Favorite food: Red Grapes 
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden 
Favorite movie: Anything with Adam Sandler 
Favorite TV/ Streaming Series: Jane The Virgin 
Favorite musical group: Change Pena 
Go-to Karaoke song: Sweet Caroline 
The place in the world I most want to visit: The UK
If I could have a super power it would be: Teleportation 
If I were famous it would be for:  Instagram reels 
Favorite professional sports team: Timberwolves 
Favorite professional athlete growing up: Shelby Houlihan 
My dream job is: NBA Sports Marketing 
If I could play another sport (other than Cross Country) I would play: Basketball 
News mentions
Head Coach Maddie Van Beek (R) congratulates Ashley Nelson after Nelson became the first Cobber to earn All-Region honors since 2018.
Nelson Becomes First All-Region Award Winner Since 2018

The Concordia women’s cross country team wrapped up its 2025 season with a strong showing at the NCAA Division III North Region Championships, finishing 15th against a deep and competitive field at Whitetail Golf Course in Colfax, Wis.

Ashley Nelson (L), Kelyn Henry-Perlich and Brooklyn Hart (R) race past a pack at the MIAC Meet. All three earned All-Conference Honorable Mention honors.
Trio Of Award Winners Pace Cobbers At MIAC Championship Meet

The Concordia-Moorhead women’s cross country team delivered one of its strongest performances of the season, placing fifth overall at the MIAC Championship. Ashley Nelson, Brooklyn Hart, and Kelyn Henry-Perlich each earned All-MIAC Honorable Mention honors, highlighting a standout day for the Cobbers.

Nelson Leads Cobbers at Competitive Augustana Interregional 6K
Nelson Leads Cobbers at Competitive Augustana Interregional 6K

The Concordia-Moorhead women’s cross country team took on a nationally competitive field at the Augustana Interregional Invitational in Rock Island, Ill., finishing 28th in the 40-team Women’s DIII Gold 6K race.

Cobber Women Post Strong Team Efforts at Blugold Invitational
Cobber Women Post Strong Team Efforts at Blugold Invitational

Concordia women’s cross country competed at the Blugold Invitational in Colfax, Wis., finishing 13th in the varsity 6K and 12th in the open 6K against a deep regional field.

Ashley Nelson led the Cobbers for the second straight meet as she posted a time of 24:38.5 at the Suzy Wilson DII & DIII meet at the Roy Griak Invite.
Cobbers Post Top 10 Finish At Prestigious Roy Griak Invite

Concordia ended their 2-week break by finishing in 10th place in the Suzy Wilson Division II and III race as part of the prestigious Roy Griak Invitational.

Concordia starts the season-opening MSUM Twilight Meet. The Cobbers had four athletes post a time under 19 minutes.
Shining At Night Time

Concordia had four runners break the 19-minute mark, had all five of their scoring athletes come home in under 20 minutes and finished second at the MSU Moorhead Twilight Meet.