Haverford College

Haverford College welcomes fans to the 2026 Centennial Conference Cross Country Championships. The women's 6K and men's 8K races will take place on campus Saturday, Oct. 31. Admission is free.

Championship Schedule

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. All times Eastern.

Race and awards schedule

Time	Event
11 a.m.	Women's 6K Championship
Noon	Men's 8K Championship
Approximately 1 p.m.	Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony will begin approximately 30 minutes after the final men's finisher and will be held near the registration tent. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move inside Alumni Field House.

Live Coverage

Live results will be available through Lexicon Timing. A live results board will also be available at the finish area.

Weather permitting, both championship races will be streamed on the Centennial Conference Digital Network. The women's live feed will begin at 10:45 a.m., followed by the men's live feed at 11:45 a.m. Coverage will feature two cameras and will show portions of each race.

Course and Spectator Information

The Fran Rizzo Cross Country Course at Haverford College starts and finishes on Featherbed Field. The course travels through Ryan Pinetum and along the Nature Trail, passing the Observatory, outdoor track, softball field and HaverFarm. The surface is primarily grass and trails, with short stretches of asphalt.

Haverford College is a nationally recognized arboretum with a historic tree collection. Spectators must stay on marked pathways, avoid unmarked areas and take care when moving between viewing locations.

Plan Your Visit

Admission

Admission to the championships is free.

Parking and Directions

All visitors must park in the South Lot or Visitor Parking Lot. Consult the campus map for parking locations.

Visit the Haverford Athletics Visitor's Guide for directions, hotel information and local restaurants.

Restrooms

Portable restrooms, including ADA-accessible portable restrooms, will be located between the baseball field and outdoor track. Additional restrooms will be available at the Walton Field outdoor track grandstands and in the Douglas B. Gardner '83 Integrated Athletic Center (GIAC).

Pet Policy

Pets must remain leashed at all times. Pets are not permitted on athletic fields or in competition areas, including the Fran Rizzo Cross Country Course, Nature Trail, and start and finish areas. All pet waste must be disposed of in a trash can.

Championship Apparel

Fine Design will be on-site with Centennial Conference Championship apparel available for purchase.