Michelle Herbes joined the George Fox cross country staff in the fall of 2025. Born and raised in Eastern Oregon, Herbes graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in physical activity and health with an exercise science concentration and earned a minor in psychology.
A four-year letter winner in cross country, Herbes was a three-time all-conference performer and raced in four NAIA National Championships. Herbes also ran indoor and outdoor track for the Mountaineers where she was a nine-time All-American. She earned several individual conference titles and competed in every NAIA Track and Field National Championship. After her time with the Mountaineers, she traveled east to Belmont University, where she served as a graduate assistant.
