The goal for every athlete in collegiate cross country: reaching Louisville, Kentucky.
On Nov. 18, top runners from around the country will head theree to compete at the NCAA championships. Saturday’s meet will be a taste of what’s to come in one month.
The Cougars are only one of 80 teams that will be running on the course at Louisville at the Pre-Nationals meet, which bears that name because it takes place at the same cross-country course that will host the NCAA championships.
For all the teams running, Pre-Nationals serves as a chance to see how they fare on the course.