Lynchburg, Va. – The University of Lynchburg men's and women's cross country teams return to the course on Saturday, Oct. 17 in a split-squad weekend, as the Hornets compete at the Connecticut College Invitational in Waterford, Conn. and the Roanoke South Region Showdown in Salem, Va.
The Lynchburg men enter Saturday ranked 26th in Division III, while the women's team occupies sixth in the South Region. Saturday's meets mark the Hornets' final competition of the regular season as they gear up for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Connecticut College Invitational (Saturday, Oct. 17)
Event Schedule
The men's team's national qualifying group will compete in the Men's 8k Blue Championship Race at 1:00 p.m. The race is the fourth and final race of the meet, which kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the Women's 6k White Open Race.
Weather
Despite warmer temperatures at home, Lynchburg athletes will endure cloudy conditions in the high 40s with wind gusts at 15 mph throughout the race. No precipitation is expected during the meet, although the course could be muddied by rainfall overnight and previous races.
Course Overview
Situated adjacent to the Long Island Sound, the 8k course wraps around the historic Eolia Mansion and primarily features grass and dirt. With gentle inclines, the course is designed to produce fast times ahead of the postseason.
A Stunning Spread
At the Running of the Cows national preview, the Lynchburg men maintained a 29-second spread among their top five performers. In addition, several Hornets steadily improved throughout the race, as Ty Blair led the team by moving up over 100 positions in the final seven kilometers.
Roanoke South Region Showdown (Saturday, Oct. 17)
Event Schedule
The women's 6k will begin at 10:00 a.m., while the men's 8k opens at 11:00 a.m. No championship races are featured at this event.
Weather
Temperatures will rest in the mid-50s under partly cloudy skies throughout Saturday morning, while wind gusts elevate to 14 mph.
Course Overview
Green Hill Park, the host site for the VHSL Cross Country Championships, features an incredibly flat layout with 2k and 3k loops. The course exclusively runs along grass terrain and outlines the perimeter of the park.
Live Results
To follow the action from the Connecticut College Invitational, click here.
For live results from the Roanoke South Region Showdown, click here.
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