Meet the 2026 SWM Athletes: Annika Reiss
Annika Reiss | Women’s Elite Mile
Social Media: Instagram
Sponsor: Under Armour Dark Sky
College: NAU
Mile PR: 4:24.38
5 Things About Me: Annika Reiss
- I moved to Flagstaff in 2019 to run for NAU and never left!
- I ran my first race when I was 2 years old. It was supposed to be 3+ but my parents asked the race director if I could do it.
- I grew up in Bellingham, Washington, but I was born on an island close by.
- Every time I race in LA, I randomly see an A-list celebrity.
- When I am done running I would love to coach full time.
5 Fast Questions
- What is a movie or show you have seen lately that others should tune into? I love chick flicks and Voicemails for Isabelle was a good one that just came out.
- What is a book or podcast that is worth checking out? Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
- What is your “Song of the Summer?” The Great Divide by Noah Kahan
- When you’re not training, what’s one of your favorite activities? Spending time by the ocean
- Do you have any connections to Raleigh and/or North Carolina? Never been!
Learn more about Annika at: VIS Experience | Run with the Pros | Elite Athlete Panel
That’s a great overview of Annika’s stats – it’s interesting to see her focus on the mile.