The NIRCA Fall Cross Country Championships are cancelled for the 2020 season.
Athlete safety is the top concern at NIRCA events. Venue rules, federal & state regulations, and university policies have mandated restrictions and requirements to the effect that the events cannot be run in a way to minimize/eliminate the risk for runners and spectators.
As this decision impacts club dues and logistics, additional information will be shared with club officers in the coming week.
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.
June 9th
We've been listening and learning. We have a responsibility to ensure that our members feel welcome and heard within our organization, as members of our clubs, and members of the running community.
April 20th
NIRCA is seeking past and current NIRCA club members who want to take an active role in the organization!
March 12th
Frequently asked questions about the 2020 Spring National Championship & Coronavirus
March 11th (Updated: Mar 12th)
All of the latest info on Spring Nationals and the Coronavirus can be found here.
November 15th, 2019
Bib assignments, start lanes, parking, course maps, and unofficial results -- Everything you need to know about race day is found here.
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
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 31st, 2019
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.