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Cross country teams race toward Friday WAC championship

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As the sun rises over Lakeside Park in Orem, Utah, on Friday the UTA cross country teams will gear up for their most pivotal meet of the season — the Western Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships.

The women’s team will compete in a 6k race at 10 a.m., followed by the men’s 8k race at 10:45 a.m. Running at an elevation of 4,603 feet, athletes will rely on endurance and strategic pacing to conquer the challenging course.

During the regular season, the men’s team recorded two top-three finishes, while the women secured two top-five finishes, showcasing potential heading into the championship.