# Louisville Cross Country Classic competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/louisville-cross-country-classic-competition
> Updated: 2026-10-03T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The University of Detroit Mercy cross country teams traveled to E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park to compete in the 25th Annual Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic.

During the event, the Detroit Mercy women’s team secured a victory in the 6k Blue Race, marking the program’s 13th win and its first 6k victory in school history. Kirsten Koss led the team with a second-place finish and a personal record of 22:32. 

Western Kentucky University also participated, with their men’s team finishing fifth overall in the 8k Gold event and their women’s team placing ninth overall in the 5k Gold event.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Detroit Mercy and WKU compete at Louisville Cross Country Classic

University of Detroit Mercy women won the 6k Blue Race at the Louisville Cross Country Classic, while Western Kentucky University men placed fifth and women placed ninth in their respective events.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-mercy-and-wku-compete-at-louisville-cross-country-classic

### 2026-09-30: University of Detroit Mercy cross country heads to Louisville

The University of Detroit Mercy cross country teams will compete in the 25th Annual Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic at E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-detroit-mercy-cross-country-heads-to-louisville

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Cite as: Louisville Cross Country Classic competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/louisville-cross-country-classic-competition