Arturo Barrios Invitational 2026
View the info - results, entry lists and meet schedule for the 2026 Arturo Barrios Invitational.
The 2026 Arturo Barrios Invitational takes place on Friday, October 16, at the Dale Watts Cross Country Course in College Station, Texas. Hosted by Texas A&M University, the meet brings together a large collegiate field for a final regular-season test before the conference championships. Teams will also gain experience on the course that will host the NCAA South Central Regional on November 13.
The programme features a men’s 8 km race at 8:15 a.m. CDT, followed by the women’s 6 km at 8:50 a.m. CDT. Texas A&M, Texas, Baylor, Houston, LSU and Ohio State are among the programs listed to compete, with 43 men’s teams and 47 women’s teams expected.
Race-day schedule
| Race | Local time (CDT) | US Eastern (EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s 8 km | 8:15 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. |
| Women’s 6 km | 8:50 a.m. | 9:50 a.m. |