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20 ranked teams compete at John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:47 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

20 ranked teams compete at John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute

Summary

The John McNichols Invitational takes place in Terre Haute, Indiana, with 20 ranked teams joining for a course preview ahead of the NCAA Cross Country National Championships. The event features seven ranked women's teams, including No. 4 Northern Arizona, No. 6 West Virginia, and No. 8 Stanford. The men's side includes No. 3 BYU, along with national contenders such as Louisville's Elsingi Kipruto and Washington State's Solomon Kipchoge. The competition is expected to provide valuable insights into the teams' strengths as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•20 ranked programs are participating in the invitational event.
•Northern Arizona, West Virginia, and Stanford are top women's contenders.
•BYU men's team is among the favorites with national contenders.
•Conditions are forecasted to be hot and rainy for the event.
•The team title will be contested on the historic LaVern Gibson Championship course.

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7:47 AMYahoo Sports — 20 Ranked Programs Heading To John McNichols Invitational For A Championship Course Preview

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The Northern Arizona women and the BYU men are two of 20 ranked programs getting a course preview ahead of the NCAA Cross Country National Championships.
— Yahoo Sports

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