FORT WAYNE, Ind. - With the championship field set, the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) cross country duo of Alvin Keter (Eldoret, Kenya) and Victoria Clibon (Fort Wayne, Ind.) are ready and in route to the 69th annual NAIA Cross Country National Championship set for Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. EDT at the Columbia, Mo., Gans Creek Cross Country Course.

This will be the first time that the championships will be hosted in Columbia. This year's field comprises 22 automatic qualifiers and 14 at-large berths. In addition to the 36 team qualifiers, 80 individuals qualified for the championship based on their finish at their respective conference meet.

The Cross Country National Championship is broadcast FREE on the NAIA Channel of the Urban Edge Network and the newly redesigned NAIA Network for both the men's and women's races at the final site in Missouri.

Cougar fans can stay updated on all events and recaps with USF Athletics by visiting saintfranciscougars.com.