TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (October 8, 2026) – The University of North Alabama cross country programs are set to race on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Florida State Pre-Regional event. The race will take place in Tallahassee, Fla., where the men will race at 7:40 a.m. (8K) and the women will follow at 8:20 a.m. (6K).

The Lions will race at the Apalachee Regional Park; a park designed specifically for cross country running. The trail is a high-quality, multi-surface course that runs through rolling hills, lowlands and pine forests.

The Lions have had three weeks to prepare for the pre-regional event after their last race was the Southern Showcase on Sept. 18. The Lions raced finished 14th of 29 schools while the women's team finished 31st.

Junior Brian Bett finished in the top-20 of this event with an 8K time of 24:06.3 to place 11th. Nathan Buckeridge had a strong race for the Lions this weekend, as well, with a time of 25:28.8.

The women's team will also race in the pre-regional event. Runners to watch include junior Sandra Maiyo, as she came off a record-breaking 2025 season. Seniors Savannah and Taylor Williams have been two of the top racers this year for the Lions, as well.

This event will not be streamed, but live results will be available as runners finish via Florida State and PrimeTime Timing.

For live results, click here.

After this meet, the Lions will race at home again on the McFarland Park course next Friday, Oct. 16 as they host their second home event of the year, the Kennemer Classic. The event is named after longtime administrator, coach and supporter of UNA cross country, Sherry Kennemer.

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