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Augustana College Hosts 5th Annual Interregional Invitational Cross Country Meet

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This weekend, the top-ranked cross country teams from across the nation will gather at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Illinois, for the 5th Annual Interregional Invitational hosted by Augustana College. The event, one of the premier regular-season Division III events, will feature an elite national field of 62 institutions and over 1,800 runners representing six of the 10 USTFCCCA regions. The meet has quickly become a championship-caliber test, with the Saukie layout serving as the site of the 2024 and 2026 NCAA Midwest Regional course and the 2025 CCIW Championships.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 5th Annual Augustana Interregional Invitational will feature an elite national field of 62 institutions and over 1,800 runners representing six of the 10 USTFCCCA regions.
  • The meet has quickly become one of the premier regular-season Division III events in the nation, drawing powerhouse programs from across the country.
  • The Saukie layout will once again serve as a championship-caliber test, doubling as the 2024 and 2026 NCAA Midwest Regional course and the site of the 2025 CCIW Championships.
  • The event will feature 12 nationally ranked women's teams and 14 nationally ranked men's teams, along with more than 50 regionally ranked programs.
  • Over 1,800 runners will take to the course, representing six of the 10 USTFCCCA regions.
  • The meet is expected to be one of the most electric spectator experiences in the Midwest, with team tent cities, racers from all over, and top-finisher awards for the top 20 in each Gold and Blue division.
  • Fans are encouraged to arrive early, park responsibly, and take advantage of multiple viewing points throughout the course.
  • D3 Glory Days will also return to Rock Island for a special event in the Gavle Rooms inside the Gerber Dining Center, beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Friday night.

Statistics:

  • 62 institutions and over 1,800 runners will participate in the event.
  • 12 nationally ranked women's teams and 14 nationally ranked men's teams are scheduled to compete.
  • Over 50 regionally ranked programs will participate in the meet.
  • The meet features six of the 10 USTFCCCA regions.
  • The Saukie layout will serve as the site of the 2024 and 2026 NCAA Midwest Regional course and the 2025 CCIW Championships.
  • The event promises to be one of the most electric spectator experiences in the Midwest, with over 1,800 runners and thousands of spectators expected to attend.

Sources:

  • Augustana College Athletics news release
  • USTFCCCA regions
  • NCAA Midwest Regional course and CCIW Championships
  • D3 Glory Days event
  • Saukie Golf Course

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