# Collegiate cross country competition results

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/collegiate-cross-country-competition-results
> Updated: 2026-10-01T13:42:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

George Washington University cross country teams achieved significant success in early autumn competitions. At the Galen Piper Invite, the men’s team secured a victory led by Charles Mbuthia, while the women’s team also won the overall title with all twelve runners placing in the top twenty-five.

Following these results, George Washington University continued its performance at the Richmond Invitational, where the men’s team placed third overall and Charles Mwangi achieved his third consecutive individual victory. During the same event, Elon University’s women’s cross country team secured its third consecutive meet title.

## Claims

- The Elon women's cross country team won the Richmond Invitational, marking their third consecutive meet title. (single source)
- Hannah Weber finished third in the women's 6K at the Richmond Invitational. (single source)
- The George Washington University men's cross country team placed third overall at the Richmond Invitational. (single source)
- Charles Mwangi secured his third consecutive individual victory at the Richmond Invitational. (single source)
- Hadley Mahoney finished fourth in the women's 6K at the Richmond Invitational. (single source)
- William & Mary men's soccer is scheduled to host Elon on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Collegiate athletics: Elon and George Washington excel at Richmond Invitational

Elon women's cross country won the Richmond Invitational, while George Washington University men secured third place. Additionally, William & Mary prepares to host Elon in a CAA men's soccer match.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/collegiate-athletics-elon-and-george-washington-excel-at-richmond-invitational

### 2026-09-05: George Washington University wins dual cross country victories

George Washington University's cross country teams swept their season opener at the Galen Piper Invite, while Dickinson College's women's team secured a fourth-place finish.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/george-washington-university-wins-dual-cross-country-victories

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