DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque men's and women's cross country teams are set to compete in the 2026 American Rivers Conference Cross Country Chgampionships on Saturday in Storm Lake, Iowa. Both UD teams were picked to finish sixth in the conference.

Championships Details: 
Date: Saturday, October 31
Location: BVU Golf Course at Lake Creek
Parking Location: Buena Vista County Fairgrounds (approximately 2.5 miles east of BVU Golf Course at Lake Creek. A shuttle will be available. 

Tracking Conference Titles: 
Men: Luther (32), Wartburg (22), Loras (8), Central (2), Univ. of Dubuque (2), Simpson (1)
Women: Wartburg (22), Luther (12), Simpson (4), Central (2), Nebraska Wesleyan (2), Loras (1)

Key Storylines: 
Major Awards: The A-R-C will name a Runner of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coaching Staff of the Year following the completion of the championship. The Rookie of the Year will be the top student-athlete who is using their first year of eligibility in collegiate cross country. 
All-Conference: All-Conference honors will be awarded to the top-20 runners.

Live Results Link

Women's Pre-Championship Poll
1. Wartburg College - 49 (7)
2. Central College - 43
3. Loras College - 37
T-4. Simpson College - 28
T-4. Nebraska Wesleyan University - 28
6. University of Dubuque - 18
7. Buena Vista University - 14
8. Coe College - 7

Men's Pre-Championship Poll
1. Wartburg College - 49 (7)
2. Central College - 43
3. Loras College - 37
4. Simpson College - 29
5. Nebraska Wesleyan University - 27
6. University of Dubuque - 19
7. Coe College - 11
8. Buena Vista University - 9