The Drake University cross country programs opened the 2022 season during the weekend of Sept. 2-3. Both the men's and women's programs competed at the Oz Memorial hosted by Minnesota on Friday night, Sept. 2. Aidan Ramsey made his collegiate debut at the John Kurtt Invite hosted by Wartburg on Saturday, Sept. 3.
Brendan Cain led the way for the Drake men on Friday evening with a 6K time of 20:20.20. Cain finished in 18th place and was followed by Pur Biel (20:24.80) in 21st place. Jack Burns clocked a time of 20:42.