Smurla delivered an outstanding performance at the Paul Short Run White race, securing 21st place out of 387 competitors with a personal best time of 21:58.4 on the 6,000-meter course at Lehigh University's Goodman Campus. Her time ranks as the 17th best in the program's history and establishes her as the 11th fastest runner in school history. The Greyhounds team finished 32nd among 46 teams in the race.