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A-State Cross Country Announces 2026 Schedule

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Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Arkansas State cross country head coach Jesse Duvall announced the 2026 schedule on Tuesday.

September features two meets, including the season opener on Sept. 5 at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic. The Red Wolves travel to Huntsville, AL, for the Southern Showcase on Sept. 18 and return to Memphis to open October at the CBU Invitational (Oct. 3).

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The Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, AL, is set for Oct. 16 and will be the final meet before the Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championships on Oct. 30. The NCAA South Central Regional will take place on Nov. 13, and the 2026 NCAA Cross Country Championships begin eight days later on Nov. 21.

2026 Arkansas State Cross Country Schedule

DateOpponentLocation
Sept. 5City Auto Memphis Twilight XC ClassicMemphis, TN
Sept. 18Southern ShowcaseHuntsville, AL
Oct. 3CBU InvitationalMemphis, TN
Oct. 16Crimson ClassicTuscaloosa, AL
Oct. 30Sun Belt Cross Country ChampionshipsFoley, AL
Nov. 13NCAA South Central RegionalCollege Station, TX
Nov. 21NCAA Cross Country ChampionshipsTerre Haute, IN

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