Alabama
Crimson Classic
No. 12/7 Cross Country Set to Host Crimson Classic
10/17/2024 10:31:00 AM | Track & Field, Cross Country
The Crimson Tide returns to action Friday morning for its lone home race and final regular-season meet of the 2024 campaign
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 12/7 Alabama men's and women's cross country squads return to the course Friday for their annual home meet, the Crimson Classic.
The No. 12-ranked UA men will start their 8,000-meter race at 8:30 a.m. CT across the Harry Pritchett Running Park. The No. 7-ranked UA women will close the Crimson Classic at 9:20 a.m. with a 6,000-meter race.
Friday's meet marks the Crimson Tide's final regular-season competition before postseason action begins.
Entering the weekend, the UA men are ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in the South Region, according to the United States Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association's (USTFCCCA) rankings. On the women's side, Alabama sits at No. 7 nationally and No. 2 in the South Region.
The Crimson Classic
- Follow live: Live stats link is available at RollTide.com
- Date: Friday, Oct. 18
- Time (CT): Men 8k – 8:30 a.m. | Women 6k – 9:20 a.m.
- Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
- Venue: Harry Pritchett Running Park
The Need-to-Knows
- The first 100 fans in attendance will receive a free Alabama water bottle
- Coffee and food trucks will be on site, as well as Krispy Kreme donuts – while supplies last
- World of Beer trailer will serve breakfast
- Red Diamond Coffee truck "Sweet Ride" will serve coffee and tea
- Dogs will not be permitted at the Harry Pritchett Running Park
The Field
- Also joining host school Alabama
- Men's teams: Clemson, FIU, Georgia, Kennesaw State, Little Rock, Missouri, Memphis, North Alabama, North Florida, Samford, South Alabama, Tennessee, ULM
- Women's teams: No. 15 Tennessee, Clemson, Georgia, Kennesaw State, FIU, Little Rock, Memphis, Mississippi State, Missouri, North Alabama, North Florida, Samford, South Alabama, South Carolina, Southern Miss, UAB, ULM
The Rankings
- The Alabama men sit at No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in the South Region
- Victor Kiprop is ranked No. 13 in FloTrack's 2024 NCAA cross country men's individual rankings
- Alabama is one of only two schools in the Southeastern Conference with student-athletes listed in the top 15
- The UA women sit at No. 7 in the nation and No. 2 in the South Region
- Standout runner Doris Lemngole is ranked No. 1 in FloTrack's 2024 NCAA cross country women's individual rankings
- Alabama is one of three schools in the SEC with a student-athlete listed in the top five
Players Mentioned
