Open mobile menu

Cross Country Ready to Run

Sept. 2, 2016

BISHOP, Ga.– The Georgia Tech men’s and women’s cross country teams will kick off their season on Saturday morning at the UGA Invitational in Bishop, Ga. at the University of Georgia Equestrian Farm. The men’s 8k will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the women’s 5k at 8:45 a.m.

In a field of nearly 200 runners, Georgia Tech will compete against Brenau (women), Dalton State, Georgia, Georgia Military College, Kennesaw State, Morehouse (men) and Oxford College of Emory University.

After a year respite, the Jackets are returning to the UGA Invitational. Last year the squads opened their seasons at the JSU/Struts Invitational hosted by Jacksonville State, breaking a five year tradition of opening at the UGA Invitational. The men finished second to Georgia in the 2015-16 season opener with a total of 40 points and the overall winner of the 5k, Jeremy Greenwald. The women finished first with 15 points, claiming the top five spots of the race. Senior Melissa Fairey was the overall winner for the women’s 4k.

The Georgia Tech men’s team was ranked 11th in the ACC Preseason poll released on Thursday afternoon. The women are ranked 14th in the preseason poll.

RELATED HEADLINES

Men's Cross Country Yellow Jacket Men and Women finish 12th at ACC Cross Country Championships

Fifth-year Katy Earwood was the highest finisher across both genders, finishing in 40th.

Yellow Jacket Men and Women finish 12th at ACC Cross Country Championships
Men's Cross Country Yellow Jackets Set for ACC Cross Country Championships

Twenty Yellow Jackets will compete in the championships.

Yellow Jackets Set for ACC Cross Country Championships
Men's Cross Country Women Take Third; Men Finish Fourth at Arturo Barrios Invitational

The race was the final of the regular season, with ACCs set for Nov. 1.

Women Take Third; Men Finish Fourth at Arturo Barrios Invitational
Partner of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Legends Partner of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Partner of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Partner of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets