University of Minnesota Set to Host 2024 Big Ten Cross Country Championships

Minnesota to Welcome Conference Rivals

The University of Minnesota will host the 2024 Big Ten Cross Country Championships, the conference announced Wednesday. The event will be held at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.

Prestigious Event

The Big Ten Cross Country Championships is one of the most prestigious events in collegiate athletics. The meet attracts the top runners from the Big Ten conference, and the winners earn automatic bids to the NCAA Cross Country Championships.

Golden Gophers Excited to Host

The University of Minnesota is excited to host the 2024 Big Ten Cross Country Championships. The Golden Gophers have a long and successful tradition in cross country, and they are looking forward to welcoming the conference's best runners to Minneapolis.

"We are honored to be selected to host the 2024 Big Ten Cross Country Championships," said Minnesota head coach Steve Plasencia. "This is a great opportunity for our program to showcase our university and our state."

Course Overview

The Les Bolstad Golf Course is a challenging and scenic course that will provide a great test for the Big Ten runners. The course is relatively flat, but it features several rolling hills and a few water hazards.

Event Details

The 2024 Big Ten Cross Country Championships will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The men's 8K race will begin at 11:00 AM, and the women's 6K race will begin at 12:00 PM.

Tickets for the event will go on sale in the summer of 2024. More information about the event can be found on the Minnesota Athletics website.