NCAA DI Midwest Regional 2026
View the info - results, entry lists and race day schedule for the 2026 NCAA DI Midwest Regional.
The 2026 NCAA Division I Midwest Regional Cross Country Championships will take place on Friday, November 13, at the Iowa State Cross Country Course in Ames, Iowa. Hosted by Iowa State University, the meet will bring together the region’s leading collegiate distance runners to contest the women’s 6 km and men’s 10 km championships, with the top two teams in each race earning automatic qualification for the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute on November 21. Oklahoma State leads both regional team rankings, setting the stage for competitive qualification battles against contenders including Iowa State, Minnesota, Missouri and Northwestern. Racing begins with the women at 11:00 a.m. CST (noon EST), followed by the men at noon CST (1:00 p.m. EST).
Race schedule
| Event | Distance | Local time (CST) | US Eastern (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s championship | 6 km | 11:00 a.m. | Noon |
| Men’s championship | 10 km | Noon | 1:00 p.m. |
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