Florida collegiate cross country teams prepare for upcoming meets

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University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of South Florida (USF) cross country teams are scheduled to compete in upcoming meets on Friday, October 16, 2026.

UCF women’s cross country will compete in its first 6K race of the season at the Arturo Barrios Invitational in College Station, Texas. The team enters the event following a strong start to the season, including a team title at the Florida Intercollegiate and a sixth-place finish at the Southern Showcase. Junior Alexandra Raquet, who recently secured an individual title, is expected to lead the transition to the longer distance.

Meanwhile, the USF cross country teams will travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the Crimson Classic at Harry Pritchett Running Park. The men are scheduled to compete in an 8K race at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the women’s 6K at 10:20 a.m. ET. USF follows recent top-10 finishes at the Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic.