Hill competed for North Carolina State University and was sponsored by Nike immediately after college, where he was coached by Jerry Schumacher in the Bowerman Track Club.

After completing his collegiate career in May 2013, Hill went on to finish third in the 5000 meters at the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to qualify for his first World team.

[3][4] Hill signed a professional contract to represent Nike, and run for the Bowerman Track Club under coach Jerry Schumacher .

With a time of 7:38.60, edging out Paul Chelimo by .40 seconds (7:39.00) with his patented kick, Hill not only captured his third USA title but also qualified for the 2016 World Indoor Track and Field Championships in Portland, Oregon.

Hill finished in first place at USATF 5 km Championships hosted by CVS Health Downtown 5k in Providence, Rhode Island in a time of 13:57.

Disaster struck two days later when Hill fell victim to the norovirus outbreak affecting athletes at the championships [13] and was forced by USATF to withdraw from the final.