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US collegiate cross country season commencement

Overview

Collegiate cross country programs in the United States have commenced their 2026 seasons through various invitational meets.

At the Spider Alumni Open, William & Mary achieved a dual victory, sweeping both the men’s and women’s team titles. The men’s squad narrowly edged out Georgetown by one point, while the women finished 15 points ahead of the Hoyas. Georgetown University secured second-place team finishes for both its men’s and women’s programs, while Norfolk State University finished third in the men’s race behind individual winner Clinton Kipruto.

Other early-season results include Syracuse University claiming both men’s and women’s team titles at the Harry Lang Cross Country Invitational, and Rutgers University securing wins for both squads at the Lehigh Invitational. Penn State swept the Dolan Duals, and George Mason University’s men won the 8k team title at the Salisbury University Fall Classic, led by individual winner Alex DeRoussel.

Additional performances include Lindenwood’s Isaac Ndiwa winning the men’s 4K at the Redhawks Invitational. Earlier season activity also featured Emory University competing against Division I programs like the Florida Gators at the Stan Sims XC Opener, as well as RIT and Buffalo State competing at the Brockport Tom Balon Alumni Classic.

Entities

Peninah Mutisya · Rutgers University · Rochester Institute of Technology · Florida Gators · William & Mary

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 17 sources
Collegiate cross country teams begin 2026 season with multiple invitational wins
Collegiate cross country seasons are underway, highlighted by William & Mary sweeping the Spider Alumni Open and Syracuse claiming dual titles at the Harry Lang Invitational.
8 days ago

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Collegiate cross country teams open season at Stan Sims XC Opener
Emory University and Florida Gators cross country teams kicked off their 2026 seasons at the Stan Sims XC Opener in Georgia.

Sources

buffalostateathletics.com · catholicathletics.com · commonwealthtimes.org · emoryathletics.com · floridagators.com · gomason.com · gopsusports.com · goracers.com · guhoyas.com · jmusports.com · lehighsports.com · lindenwoodlions.com · lycomingathletics.com · nsuspartans.com · pennathletics.com · ritathletics.com · scarletknights.com · suathletics.com · suseagulls.com · tribeathletics.com

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