The biggest weekend of the fall is here — XC Race Day presented by HOKA — and FloTrack is bringing the energy to Columbia, Missouri as the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships take over the city November 21–22.

We’re teaming up with HOKA for two full days of community runs, live shows, giveaways, meet-and-greets, and a whole lot of championship-weekend hype. Whether you're a diehard fan, a former NCAA athlete, or just rolling into town to cheer, The Kitchen (3711 Discovery Parkway) is the home base for all things XC.

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Friday, November 21: Shakeout, LIVE Show, Good Vibes 

Doors open Friday at 5:00 PM CT, kicking off with the HOKA x FloTrack Pre-Race Shakeout Run at 5:30 PM — complete with a Strava segment challenge, giveaways, and a chance to run alongside HOKA athletes with NCAA XC credentials.

At 6:30 PM, we take over The Kitchen Game Room for the FloTrack XC Race Day Live Preview Show, diving into the storylines, contenders, and everything you need to know before the gun goes off. The show, led by FloTrack personalities Ryan Fenton, Nia Gibson, and John Davern, will feature ESPN commentator John Anderson, Missouri Assistant Coach Kyle Levermore, HOKA athlete ambassador Krissy Gear, and HOKA Media & Partnerships Manager Alex Lohr.

Meanwhile, HOKA keeps the energy high with a Fan Happy Hour Meet & Greet from 6:00–8:30 PM — food, drinks, activations, athlete interactions, and plenty of chances to snag exclusive swag.

Saturday, November 22: Coffee, Predictions, Championships

Doors open bright and early at 6:30 AM with coffee, donuts, and the HOKA x Flo Morning Meet Up — the perfect warm-up hub before the action.

At 7:15 AM, join us live for the FloTrack Race Day Live Prediction Show, where we’ll break down team and individual picks and interact with fans on-site. Show guests will include University of Missouri XC alums Karissa Schweizer (2016 NCAA DI XC Champion), Jamie Kempfer, and Kaitlyn Fischer

Then at 8:15 AM, we roll as a squad to the course — a full community walk led from The Kitchen to Gan's Creek Cross Country Course.

The races go off at:

• 9:20 AM CT – Women’s Race
• 10:10 AM CT – Men's Race

When the dust settles, head back to The Kitchen for the HOKA Post-Race Happy Hour from 12:00–1:30 PM — a celebration of athletes, fans, and another unforgettable NCAA XC Championship.

Can't Make It To Missouri? We've Got You Covered

If you can’t be in Columbia, you can still be part of XC Race Day from wherever you are.

FloTrack will stream both of our live shows on our web, app and social media (YouTube, Facebook, X) platforms:

• XC Race Day Live Preview Show – Friday at 6:30 PM CT
  • Your all-in-one guide to the weekend’s storylines, sleepers, and team battles.
• XC Race Day Live Prediction Show – Saturday at 7:15 AM CT
  • Our final picks, insights, and fan interaction before the gun goes off.

Tune in, join the conversation, and experience the championship energy from home.

How to Watch 2025 NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championships

Stream the Nov. 22 DI XC national championships on ESPNU from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

Where is the 2025 NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championships

The 2025 Division I XC national championships will be at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia , Mo.

Which Teams Qualified for the NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championships

Men’s Automatic Qualifying Teams

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Butler
• BYU
• California Baptist
• Eastern Kentucky
• Georgetown
• Iona
• Iowa State
• New Mexico
• Notre Dame
• Oklahoma State
• Ole Miss
• Oregon
• Princeton
• Syracuse
• Tulane
• Wake Forest

Men’s At-Large Teams

• Air Force
• Colorado
• Georgia
• Harvard
• Louisville
• Michigan
• Michigan State
• North Carolina
• Northern Arizona
• Oklahoma
• Virginia
• Virginia Tech
• Washington State
• Wisconsin

Women’s Automatic Qualifying Teams

• Boston College
• BYU
• Florida
• Georgetown
• LSU
• NC State
• New Mexico
• Northwestern
• Notre Dame
• Oklahoma State
• Oregon
• Providence
• South Carolina
• Stanford
• Tennessee
• Texas A&M
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Women’s At-Large Teams

• Alabama
• Boise State
• Colorado
• Iowa State
• Missouri
• North Carolina
• Northern Arizona
• Penn State
• Utah
• Villanova
• Virginia
• Wake Forest
• Washington
• Washington State

How Do Teams, Runners Qualify For NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championship?

For men's and women's, the top two teams in each regional — there are nine in total — automatically qualify for the championships, which equates to 18 automatic qualifiers. 

The NCAA DI Cross Country Subcommittee will then choose 14 at-large teams to fill out the 32 team field.

Individually, the first four finishers who do not belong to an automatic qualifier or an at-large team automatically advance to the championships. All four finishers have to finish in the top 25 within their region. Altogether, 36 individuals automatically qualify and two are chosen at-large, making 38 the grand total. The two at-large selections are the highest placing individuals at a regional that were not automatic qualifiers.

When and Where Is The NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships 2025

The Cross Country Championships are on Nov. 22 at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri.

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