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.
August 19th
Cross Country National Championships qualifying positions have been finalized for Fall 2017.
August 18th (Updated: Aug 19th)
Beginning Fall 2017, new qualification standards establish the competition in which individuals/teams will race at Nationals. The qualification standards are a part of a long-term plan to address the growing field of competitors and clubs, athlete safety, and venue selection, among many other factors.
July 26th
Guide for outgoing and incoming club officers - learn how to update your contact info so you receive important NIRCA updates for the upcoming year.
June 5th
Premier Fall Event Headed to Michigan for the Third Time
April 15th
Wisconsin Men, Penn State Women Finally Finish on Top
April 8th
Congratulations to all runners who competed in the 2017 NIRCA Half Marathon Championships!
April 1st
Spring Track & Field and Half Marathon Nationals registration closes on Saturday, April 1 at 11:59pm EST. Verify your entries and view event entry lists here.
March 30th
Come join us for the Open/Alumni 1500m run on Day 1 of the 2017 NIRCA Spring Nationals.
March 11th
Reminder - download, get verified, and submit your eligibility forms to NIRCA before April 7
February 2nd
NIRCA Cross Country Nationals returns to Forest Akers in East Lansing, MI on November 11, 2017.
January 2nd (Updated: Jan 3rd)
NIRCA is seeking past and current NIRCA club members who want to take an active role in the organization!
December 22nd, 2016 (Updated: Dec 30th)
On January 14-15, 2017, NIRCA club officers and members are invited to join NIRCA in Boston, MA for Winter Conference.