Teams will flock to Cary, North Carolina on Friday to compete in the ACC Cross Country Championships.
On Friday morning, the best runners from the Atlantic Coast Conference will take to Wakemed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina for the ACC Cross Country Championships. The men’s 8k will kick off the event with the gun sounding at 9:30 a.m. ET. The women will head to the starting line for a 10:30 a.m. start in their 6k. On the men’s side, the UNC Tar Heels will look to repeat as champions, while the NC State Wolf Pack will look to claim their eighth straight ACC title. NC State currently ranks No. 10 in the nation with 237 points. Florida State is not far behind with a spot at No. 13 with 192. With three other teams being ranked nationally coming into the championships, the final race should be a good one to follow. UNC comes in at No. 19, Virginia is at No. 21 and Syracuse is sitting at No. 23.
How to Watch ACC Cross Country Championships:
Date: Friday, Nov. 1, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. ET
TV Channel: ACC Network (Local)
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Newcomer Stanford ranks the highest in the national rankings on the men’s side with a spot at No. 5. The team has collected 285 points this season, but Wake Forest is just two spots back at No. 7 with 264 points. Notre Dame sits at No. 10 with 224 points, while Syracuse, UNC and Virginia are also in the top 25 at No. 12, No. 13 and No. 16, respectively.
With Stanford joining the mix this season, the championship race will be a challenging one for all of the other teams in the ACC. The Cardinal won the Pac-12 championship last year with the runners coming across the finish in an average of 23:05 for a team total of 1:55.25.
Tune in Friday morning as the runners leave everything on the course for a shot at hoisting the trophy at the conclusion of the race.
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