KENNESAW, Ga. – Head coach Adam Bray has announced the 2026 Kennesaw State men's and women's cross country schedule.

Kennesaw State opens the season by hosting the Stan Sims XC Opener on Sept. 4 at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth, Georgia.

Two weeks later, the Owls travel to Terre Haute, Ind., for the John McNichols Invitational on Sept. 19. Hosted by Indiana State, the meet will take place at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course.

The Owls compete in two meets in October, beginning with the Georgia Tech Invitational on Friday, Oct. 2, at Bouckaert Farm in Fairburn, Ga. KSU closes the regular season at the Crimson Classic on Friday, Oct. 16, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The Conference USA Championships are set for Oct. 31 at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala. The NCAA South Regional will be held Nov. 13 at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Fla.

The NCAA Cross Country Championships are scheduled for Nov. 21 at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute, Ind. Indiana State will serve as the host.

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