Tampa, Fla., August 18, 2022 – The University of South Florida men's and women's cross-country teams open their 2022 season at the UCF Invitational in Orlando, Fla. on Friday, September 2.

This year, the Bulls' schedule poses new challenges to prepare the team for the American Athletic Conference championships and NCAA championships that will both be held in Oklahoma.

"We are looking forward to competing in some of the best distance venues in the country," head coach Erik Jenkins said. "Our student athletes will be able to race in front of the home crowd at the USF Invitations and gain valuable experience at the host site of the NCAA South Regional."

Following the Bulls' opener in Orlando, they travel to Huntsville, Ala. to compete in the North Alabama Showcase scheduled for Sept. 16.

Later that month, the team heads to Bethlehem, Pa. for the Paul Short Run on Sept. 30, before returning to Tampa to host the South Florida Invitational on Oct. 14 at the USF Claw.

The American Conference Cross Country Championships will be hosted by Tulsa on Oct. 28. The NCAA South Regional will take place on Nov. 11, in Huntsville, Ala., and the NCAA championships will be held in Oklahoma on Oct 19.

About USF Cross Country

The USF Cross Country team has earned 2 All-America selections, Christina Benton in 2002 and Gray Mavhera in 1994. The Bulls have advanced to the NCAA Cross Country Championships seven times in program history, three times for the men and four times for the women. The USF men's team have won seven team conference championships and the women have won five team championships. Head coach Erik Jenkins took over the program in 2019and during his tenure the Bulls posted twelve program records and 106 top 10 all-time program marks. USF hosted the 2018 NCAA Track and Field East Preliminary and the 2021 AAC Outdoor Championship at the USF Track and Field Stadium, as well as the 2022 AAC Country Cross Country Championship at Holloway Park. 

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