NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY – Head coach Nick Gray has announced the men's and women's cross country schedule for the upcoming 2026 season.

The Purple Eagles begin the season with the Little Three Championship on Saturday, Sept. 5, where Niagara will face off against St. Bonaventure and this year's host Canisius. 

Following the Little Three, Niagara heads to Notre Dame for the National Catholic Invite on Sept. 18, followed by Lehigh's Paul Short Run on Oct. 2.

The four-meet regular season comes to a close on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Canisius Alumni Classic in Delaware Park in Buffalo, N.Y.  

The 2026 MAAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships will be at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Orange County, N.Y., on Saturday, October 31.

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