South Florida Cross Country Heads to Alabama for Crimson Classic
October 12, 2026 | Cross Country
Bulls return to competition following pair of top-10 finishes at Louisville Classic
Meet Details: Friday, Oct. 16
Times:ย 9:30 a.m. ET (Men's 8k), 10:20 a.m. ET (Women's 6k),
Live Coverage: Click here
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TAMPA, Fla., (October 14, 2026) โ South Florida cross country continues its 2026 season Friday at the Crimson Classic, hosted by the University of Alabama at Harry Pritchett Running Park in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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The men's 8K is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the women's 6K at 10:20 a.m. ET.
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The Bulls enter the meet following a pair of top-10 finishes at the Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic on Oct. 4. Senior Delaney Stephens led South Florida with an eighth placeย finish in the women's 5K, crossing the line in 17:39.1. Freshman Malia Hambrick followed in 10th with a time of 17:44.0.
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On the men's side, junior Danny Raymond was the Bulls top finisher in the 8K, recording a career-bestย time of 24:29.2.ย
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Stephens and Hambrick will be joined by Sofia Molina, Mercy Angaamchaab, Ava Heskett and Caroline Irvin in the women's 6K.
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Tanner Andrade-Brinsko, Tyler Dillon, Andrew Marello, Danny Raymond, Rafael Rodriguez and Cole Stevens will represent South Florida in the men's 8K.
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The Crimson Classic will take place on a grass course featuring rolling hills that has previously hosted multiple NCAA South Regional Championships.
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About South Florida Cross Country
Be sure to follow South Florida cross country on social media (Xย /ย Instagram/ย Facebook) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.ย
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The South Florida Cross Country team has earned two 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 teams have won seven team conference championships, and the women have won five team championships. Director of Track & Field and Cross Countryย Erik Jenkinsย took over the program in 2019. USF hosted the 2018 NCAA Track and Field East Preliminary and the 2021 and 2023 American Conference Outdoor Championship at the USF Track and Field Stadium, as well as the 2022 American Country Cross Country Championship at Holloway Park.ย
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โ #GoBulls โ
Times:ย 9:30 a.m. ET (Men's 8k), 10:20 a.m. ET (Women's 6k),
Live Coverage: Click here
ย
TAMPA, Fla., (October 14, 2026) โ South Florida cross country continues its 2026 season Friday at the Crimson Classic, hosted by the University of Alabama at Harry Pritchett Running Park in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
ย
The men's 8K is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the women's 6K at 10:20 a.m. ET.
ย
The Bulls enter the meet following a pair of top-10 finishes at the Swags Louisville Cross Country Classic on Oct. 4. Senior Delaney Stephens led South Florida with an eighth placeย finish in the women's 5K, crossing the line in 17:39.1. Freshman Malia Hambrick followed in 10th with a time of 17:44.0.
ย
On the men's side, junior Danny Raymond was the Bulls top finisher in the 8K, recording a career-bestย time of 24:29.2.ย
ย
Stephens and Hambrick will be joined by Sofia Molina, Mercy Angaamchaab, Ava Heskett and Caroline Irvin in the women's 6K.
ย
Tanner Andrade-Brinsko, Tyler Dillon, Andrew Marello, Danny Raymond, Rafael Rodriguez and Cole Stevens will represent South Florida in the men's 8K.
ย
The Crimson Classic will take place on a grass course featuring rolling hills that has previously hosted multiple NCAA South Regional Championships.
ย
About South Florida Cross Country
Be sure to follow South Florida cross country on social media (Xย /ย Instagram/ย Facebook) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.ย
ย
The South Florida Cross Country team has earned two 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 teams have won seven team conference championships, and the women have won five team championships. Director of Track & Field and Cross Countryย Erik Jenkinsย took over the program in 2019. USF hosted the 2018 NCAA Track and Field East Preliminary and the 2021 and 2023 American Conference Outdoor Championship at the USF Track and Field Stadium, as well as the 2022 American Country Cross Country Championship at Holloway Park.ย
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โ #GoBulls โ
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