DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bethune-Cookman Cross Country head coach Garon Jackson has announced the Wildcats' 2026 cross country schedule, featuring six meets throughout the fall, including the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship.

The 2026 campaign begins on Friday, Sept. 4, when the Wildcats travel to Jacksonville, Florida, to compete in the Florida Intercollegiate XC Invitational. Two weeks later, Bethune-Cookman heads to Tallahassee, Florida, for the Florida State Pre Regional on Friday, Sept. 18.

October opens with the 19th Annual Sandshark Invitational in Beaufort, South Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 10, before the Wildcats return to the Sunshine State for the Ed Holloway Classic in Lakeland on Friday, Oct. 16.

The postseason begins Tuesday, Oct. 27, as Bethune-Cookman competes in the SWAC Cross Country Championship in Tallahassee. The NCAA Division I South Regional, also in Tallahassee, will be held on Friday, Nov. 13.

The Wildcats will field a mix of experienced veterans and promising newcomers on both the men's and women's squads as they look to build on last season's championship season and once again compete for conference honors in 2026.

 
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