The NIRCA Fall 2021 National Championship is (tentatively) on!
We are thrilled to announce that Fall XC Nationals is planned for November 6th, 2021 in Shelbyville, IN. These plans are subject to change as new information emerges, so keep checking here for immediate updates as they are available.
For the Fall 2021 season, Nationals eligibility criteria for club and individual participation will be waived. NIRCA fall season meets will all be considered Non-Qualifiers.
Regionals: tentatively planned, all dates TBD. Fall season: clubs hosting meets should submit their races for the NIRCA event calendar as soon as their events are confirmed.
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.
February 6th
Winter Conference is a free event for all NIRCA club members and club leaders. Come learn and share with other clubs, and provide input that influences NIRCA policy.
January 10th
In June 2020, NIRCA launched a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) project team comprised of NIRCA student athletes and staff members. A new involvement opportunity for current and former NIRCA athletes has been created from this project.
June 9th, 2020
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, 2020
NIRCA is seeking past and current NIRCA club members who want to take an active role in the organization!
March 12th, 2020
Frequently asked questions about the 2020 Spring National Championship & Coronavirus
March 11th, 2020 (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?