November 9th, 2023
Michigan’s Jorden Sowash has the distinction of fastest Regional Champion heading into Shelbyville with his 24:59 victory at the Great Lakes Regional.
November 9th, 2023
2022’s National Champion Ashley Heidenrich from Michigan will be returning this year to defend her title in Shelbyville.
November 8th, 2023
This year looks like the most open women's team race since Michigan started their 5-peat streak in 2017.
November 8th, 2023
All three 2022 podium teams head into the 2023 National Championship with Regional Championship victories, but there remains several other favorites to push these returning contenders from their podium spots.
November 10th, 2022
Last year’s podium teams look in position to return to the top, but there will be several other contenders looking to push them off.
November 10th, 2022
The target remains on Michigan, as they look to extend their winning streak to 5 straight National Championship titles.
November 10th, 2022
Two podium finishers from 2021 will be looking to race away from the rest of the field.
November 10th, 2022
This will be the first NIRCA National race for each Regional Champion, leading to what looks like a wide open race.
November 4th, 2021
This will be the first NIRCA Nationals for many of this year's individual regional champions, all of whom look to have solid chances at the title.
November 4th, 2021
With lots of dominant Regional performances, and only 2 runners returning from 2019's Top 20 individuals, there will be many new faces in this year's All-American finishers.
November 4th, 2021
Two familiar teams look to lead the way in the team race this weekend.
November 4th, 2021 (Updated: Nov 5th)
Despite a lot of new individuals in 2021’s National field (only 53 runners from the Men’s 2019 Championship race return in 2021), many historical favorites comprise a lot of team contenders.
November 14th, 2019
No clear favorite and inconsistency will lead to a tight race in Richmond.
November 14th, 2019
A chink in the armor of Stein or false hope for the field? Deepest field in recent memory will result in a large lead pack.
November 14th, 2019
The question on everyone’s mind going into Saturday is whether or not Michigan will become the first team in NIRCA history to three-peat.
November 14th, 2019
With a deep and talented field, the championship race is wide open for a few schools to claim their first ever championship, but Michigan is prepared to defend their title in hopes of repeating.
October 31st, 2019 (Updated: Dec 19th)
The Michigan women's and men's teams look to continue their winning streaks and defend their titles from 2018, while several teams look capable of an upset.
October 31st, 2019
Will the Cal Poly men find a way to finish first a team? Is there a team with enough firepower to prevent UC-Davis women from repeating?
October 31st, 2019
Illinois the favorites to sweep the men's and women's race but don't sleep on Wisconsin.
October 24th, 2019
Will NC State men make history with a perfect score of 15? Can the UNC women win for the third consecutive year?
October 24th, 2019
Penn State looks poised to sweep the team awards but will face stiff competition. Will Suzanne Stein be dethroned or continue to dominate?
October 24th, 2019
23 of the top 30 men return to battle for glory and Northeastern will seek a repeat. Several freshmen will make their appearance on the women's side as the usual suspects seek a team victory.
November 9th, 2018
No clear favorite means it’s anyone’s race, but will there be a first-time champion?
November 9th, 2018
After three consecutive years of the Men’s National Champion reigning from Iowa State, expect the champion to come from a different, but familiar, team this year.
November 8th, 2018
Will Michigan become the 4th team, 3rd school, to repeat as Champions or can someone upset them and prevent the next dynasty?
November 8th, 2018
The reign of Katelyn McCracken from Duke comes to an end, but familiar faces battle it out for the supremacy.
October 26th, 2018
Northeastern women return a strong team, but will they repeat? Men have the most returning top 30 runners of any regional, but uncertain depth could lead to an upset.
October 20th, 2018
Southeast's most decorated female runner, Katelyn McCracken from Duke, graduates leaving the individual title up for grabs. Little depth on the men's side, can underclassmen step up for their teams?
October 18th, 2018
Iowa State graduated all top 5 men from one of most dominate teams ever, can they defend their title? Can Northwestern women repeat or will the Schulz sisters lead Illinois to team glory?
October 18th, 2018
Michigan women seek to become next powerhouse, led by Anna Piccione, as they both look to repeat. Purdue and Indiana primed to battle for men's team title but dark horse could play spoiler.
October 18th, 2018
2016 Regional Champ Suzanne Stein (Penn State) looks to repeat while the Penn State women go for their 6th consecutive title. No clear-cut favorite on the men's side but plenty of depth.
November 10th, 2016 (Updated: Nov 11th)
2015 national champ Rob Scanlon (Iowa State) looks to defend his title and repeat while a strong and diverse group of challengers hope to find their way to the top of the podium.
November 9th, 2016
With no clear-cut favorite and no top ten finishers returning from a year ago, the women’s individual championship is up for grabs in Hershey.
November 7th, 2016
The defending champs look primed for a repeat but anything can happen on NIRCA's most challenging championship course. See who is in contention for the men's team title on the unforgiving Hershey hills this weekend.
November 7th, 2016
Will the traditional powers add to their legacy or is 2016 the year for a first-time champion to emerge on the women's side?