The National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA) is the governing body and central point of communication for the college running community. The grassroots organization promotes networking and friendly competition amongst collegiate running, cross country, and track clubs. NIRCA coordinates many events, including a fall cross country season, Cross Country Championship Series, Road and Track Nationals, and all-club conferences.
The mission of NIRCA is to promote club running for students at the collegiate level. By serving as the governing body for running clubs, we provide competition, support, and networking opportunities for our member clubs.
May 16th
NIRCA is seeking past and current NIRCA club members who want to take an active role in the organization!
April 12th (Updated: Apr 15th)
Links to important event info can be found here.
December 8th, 2022
See below for the December edition of the DEI Committee newsletter and some important forms!
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 8th, 2022
Tips and details for spectators at NIRCA Nationals in Richmond, VA
April 1st, 2022
Links to important event info can be found here.
March 9th, 2022
NIRCA is seeking past and current NIRCA club members who want to take an active role in the organization!
November 8th, 2021
Stats, highlights, and takeaways from this weekend's National Championship meet.