The 2026 Pac-12 Cross Country Championship is being held on Friday, Oct. 30, at Warm Springs Golf Course in Boise, Idaho. Hosted by Boise State University, the event represents the first championship held by the conference since its summer relaunch.
The championship features two races scheduled for this afternoon. The women's 6K race is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. MT, while the men's 8K race is scheduled to follow at 11:30 a.m. MT. The course at Warm Springs consists of a 2,000 meter loop that runners will navigate multiple times; women will complete three loops and men will complete four.
Nine women's programs and seven men's programs are competing for the first titles of the new era. The women's field includes Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State, and Washington State. The men's field includes Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Texas State, Utah State, and Washington State.
Boise State enters the competition as the host. The women's team has not finished below second place at the conference championships since 2022 and was ranked No. 22 last season. The men's team has maintained a consistent presence in the top five.
Fans attending the event can find free parking in the West Stadium lot between Albertsons Stadium and ExtraMile Arena, though vehicle registration via OffStreet is required. A free shuttle will operate from in front of Bronco Gym to Warm Springs, and access via the greenbelt is also available.
