University of Minnesota Athletics
2009 Men's Cross Country Schedule Announced
7/29/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Cross Country
The Minnesota men’s cross country team will open the 2009 season with two home meets, the second being the annual jewel of the schedule – the Roy Griak Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Golden Gophers, led by defending Big Ten individual champion Hassan Mead, report to training camp the last week of August.
The season will be kicked off with the Oz Memorial Run, this year being run on a Friday – Sept. 11 – due to the opening of TCF Bank Stadium the following day.
The 24th Annual Roy Griak Invitational takes place on Saturday, Sept. 26. The new addition to this prestigious event this year is a Goldy’s Kids Run.
The Gophers’ top performers will travel to the Pre-NCAA Meet in Terre Haute, Ind., on Oct. 17, before hitting the championship portion of the season on Sunday, Nov. 1, with the Big Ten Conference Championships hosted in 2009 by Penn State.
Missouri State will play host to the 2009 NCAA Midwest Region Championships on Saturday, Nov. 14. Indiana State once again hosts the NCAA Championships, set for Monday, Nov. 23.
The season will be kicked off with the Oz Memorial Run, this year being run on a Friday – Sept. 11 – due to the opening of TCF Bank Stadium the following day.
The 24th Annual Roy Griak Invitational takes place on Saturday, Sept. 26. The new addition to this prestigious event this year is a Goldy’s Kids Run.
The Gophers’ top performers will travel to the Pre-NCAA Meet in Terre Haute, Ind., on Oct. 17, before hitting the championship portion of the season on Sunday, Nov. 1, with the Big Ten Conference Championships hosted in 2009 by Penn State.
Missouri State will play host to the 2009 NCAA Midwest Region Championships on Saturday, Nov. 14. Indiana State once again hosts the NCAA Championships, set for Monday, Nov. 23.
Players Mentioned
DISTANCE
/ Men's Cross CountryCinematic Recap: 2025 Griak Invitational
Monday, September 29
Cinematic Recap: 2024 NCAA Regional
Sunday, November 17
Oz Memorial Highlights
Sunday, September 01
Big Ten Championship Highlights
Tuesday, November 07