Name: Atlantic 10 Conference Cross Country Championships
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31

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The 2026 Atlantic 10 Conference Cross Country Championships will take place Saturday, October 31, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia, hosted by the University of Richmond. The championship will bring together the conference’s top men’s and women’s cross country athletes for a highly competitive day of racing on one of the region’s premier cross country courses. The men’s championship will feature an 8K race, while the women will compete over 6K, with both races determining the Atlantic 10’s team and individual champions. The free event starts at 10:00 AM with a free kids 400M run at 9:30AM.

Atlantic 10 Conference Cross Country Championships

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond-Downtown

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Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond - Downtown

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Residence Inn Richmond Downtown

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Courtyard Richmond Downtown

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The Berkeley Hotel

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The Jefferson Hotel

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Omni Richmond Hotel

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Atlantic 10 Conference Cross Country Championships

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