Oct. 28, 2008

2008 C-USA Cross Country Championship Program

MEMPHIS, TENN. - The University of Memphis will host the 2008 Conference USA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, November 1 at Mike Rose Soccer Complex.

The women's 5000 meter championship race will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the men's 8000 meter race will begin at 11:00 a.m. Following the men's race at 12:00 p.m., Conference USA will present its awards.

The course circles the complex and then heads toward the back part of the stadium. The athletes enter the backside of the main soccer stadium, and circle the field before finishing in front of the bleachers.

The event is free to the public. Busses will enter the complex at the entrance on E. Shelby Dr. and fans can use the entrance off of Forest Hill Irene Rd. and park in the main parking lots of Mike Rose Soccer Stadium.

This is the third time Memphis has hosted the C-USA Cross Country Championships.