PHILADELPHIA - Temple's men's and women's cross country teams are getting set to host the annual Big 5 Invitational, set for Friday, Sept. 11 at Belmont Plateau in West Fairmount Park. The Owls will also host an alumni get-together in conjunction with their home meet, and they expect to have many former runners in attendance.
The men's 6K race is set for 5:30 p.m., with the women's 4K race set to follow at 6 p.m.
"This year marks the 50th anniversary of cross country racing on our home course at Belmont Plateau," said assistant coach James Snyder, "and I'm looking forward to having many of our alumni out at the race to support this year's team.