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MEN'S 10K -- LIVE UPDATES

11:45 a.m. ET -- That's A Wrap On The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Season

The national champion Cowboys, who won their second title in three years, led the way with five All-Americans, with New Mexico and Iowa State each tallying four All-Americans themselves.

Oregon was the lone team with three, while Washington State, Alabama, Eastern Kentucky, and Syracuse all had a pair of men in the top-40.

Early leader Tayvon Kitchen, the freshman from BYU, was rewarded for his leading efforts today, finishing 32nd to earn his first All-American honor in his first trip to NCAAs.

11:40 a.m. ET -- Have Yourself A Day Habtom Samuel! Take A Look At What You've Won!

An unmatchable move gave way to Samuel's first cross country national title!

Rocky Hansen (Wake Forest) and Solomon Kipchoge (Washington State) claim silver and bronze, with the front trio running 28:33, 28:38, and 28:40.

Brian Musau, Fouad Messaoudi, and Denis Kipngetich put the nails in the coffin as Oklahoma State put three in the top six and all five runners in the top-35. 

Oklahoma State took care of business, winning 57-82-158-212 over New Mexico, Iowa State, and Syracuse.

Gary Martin (Virginia), Collins Kiprotich (New Mexico), Abdel Laadjel (Oregon), and George Couttie (Virginia Tech) round out the top-10 finishers in 28:44, 28:45, 28:46, and 28:47, with 19 more men behind them breaking 29:00.

11:36 a.m. ET -- Who Wants It More? 1k To Go!

At 8k, New Mexico closed the gap on Oklahoma State, but it might not be enough to overtake Dave Smith's squad. 

The Cowboys have three men in the top five, but it's still too close to call individually. 

HABTOM SAMUEL!

A huge move from the 2024 runner-up gives him a nice lead, but let's see if anyone goes with him.

Rocky Hansen is the only man who looks to be in contention to catch Samuel, but time is running out, and there's less than 400m to go. 

11:32 a.m. ET -- 3k To Go & Things Are Beginning To Materialize

New Mexico's Habtom Samuel, and last year's runner-up, is up front with his Dave Wottle-esque cap, but is still surrounded by dozens of runners. 

In order, Joash Ruto (Iowa State), Brian Musau (Oklahoma State), Abdel Laadjel (Oregon), Denis Kipngetich (Oklahoma State), and Solomon Kipchoge (Washington State) are sitting 1-5, but still, every All-American spot is within four seconds of one another. It's anybody's race!

Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and New Mexico have solidified themselves as the top-three teams, with the Cowboys holding onto roughly a 40-50 point lead. 

11:25 a.m. ET -- Oklahoma State Starting To Pull Away At 5k

Men keep falling, and no one wants to be the one to break this race open. 

Five seconds separate the top-50 runners, and until something dramatic happens, we won't have a clear look at who's going to win. 

11:22 a.m. ET -- Tayvon Kitchen, Rocky Hansen Still Leading, New Mexico Up To Top Spot

Kitchen, Elsingi Kipruto (Louisville), Hansen, Joash Ruto (Iowa State), and Nelson Pariken (Alabama) fill out the top-five runners through 4k. New Mexico and Oklahoma State sit first and second in the team race, 113-123. Oregon, Iowa State, and Alabama are right there in contention. 

11:15 a.m. ET -- Tayvon Kitchen (BYU) & Men of Oregon Early Leaders

Over the first kilometer, Tayvon Kitchen (BYU) is the first across the timing mat, along with Rocky Hansen (Wake Forest), and four Oregon Ducks: Aiden Smith, Connor Burns, Abdel Laadjel, and Simeon Birnbaum. 

The Ducks lead the team standings with 64 points, with Iowa State, Alabama, and Colorado roughly 60 points back of the Big 10 champs. 

There's still way too much time to make much sense of the current standings, with 10 seconds separating the first and 200th runner in the field.

Shortly after, the pre-race favorites are alongside Kitchen, with Habtom Samuel (New Mexico) finding his way to the front. 

11:10 a.m. ET -- We're Less Than 30 Minutes Away From Crowning The 2025 National Champions

Here we go!

The men are off, and there's no telling what's coming our way.

WOMEN'S 6K — LIVE UPDATES

10:50 a.m. ET -- The Dust Has Settled & We've Got 20 Minutes Until The Men Get Going

With 13 women under 19:00 for 6k, here's a rundown of the top-40 finishers who all became All-Americans in Columbia, Missouri.

In total, nine programs had multiple All-Americans, with national champions and third-place finishers, NC State and Oregon each having a quartet in the top-40.

Alabama, Florida, and Northern Arizona all had three All-Americans, with BYU, Notre Dame, Iowa State, and Stanford with two apiece. 

10:40 a.m. ET -- Doris Lemngole Retains Her Crown & NC State Is Back On Top

NC State is the first squad to have all five runners across the line, followed by BYU, Oregon, New Mexico, Stanford, Notre Dame, and West Virginia. 

16 points separate NC State and BYU as the initial results are calculated, and barring anything crazy, Laurie Henes and the Wolfpack will win their fourth title in five years. 

Individually, Lemngole and Hedengren crossed in 18:25.4 and 18:38.9, with Olemomoi, Chamberlain, and Gapes running 18:46.4, 18:47.0, and 18:51.3 to fill out the top-five finishers.

The women's podium consists of the four teams we expected to be on it, with NC State tallying 114 points, followed by BYU with 130, Oregon with 153, and New Mexico with 216. 

The Wolfpack had four ladies earn All-American honors, with Bethany Michalak and Angelina Napolean finishing 29th and 40th to put their fourth runner ahead of the Cougars' third. 

10:36 a.m. ET -- The Leaders Hit 15:24 for 5k With 1k To Go

These two women both look strong and haven't relinquished a second, now 15 seconds ahead of NC State's Grace Hartman and Hannah Gapes, as well as BYU's Riley Chamberlain. 

Elbadra, Hilda Olemomoi (Florida), Vera Sjoberg (North Carolina), Isca Chelangat (Oklahoma State), and Caren Kiplagat (Alabama) round out the top-10.

With roughly 400m to go, Lemngole has dropped Hedengren and shifted gears on the phenom freshman. 

Coming down the homestretch on her own, Lemngole is going to win her second-straight NCAA title and join a coveted list of women to win back-to-back titles.

10:33 a.m. ET -- And Then There Were Two

The top two contenders have built nearly a 10-second lead through 4k, running 3:07 for their last 1k. Lemngole is still leading the charge, and Hedengren is right on her shoulder. 

Pamela Kosgei (New Mexico), one of the top contenders heading into today, is in 14th and 15 seconds back of the leaders with less than a mile to go. 

NC State is holding strong with nearly 1k to go, followed by Oregon, BYU, and New Mexico.

10:29 a.m. ET -- Lemngole, Longisa, and Hedengren All On Their Own

With 3k to go, three of the fastest women in the country have dropped the bulk of their field, but not long after Lemngole surged, and the BYU freshman was the only one to go with her. 

NC State now has roughly a 40-point lead in the team standings.

10: 26 a.m. ET -- Hedengren Leading The Charge Through 2k

Hedengren, Longisa, and Lemngole are already doing what they can to separate themselves from the field, and all three look cool, calm, and collected, but a group of about a dozen women is right on their heels. 

Oregon and NC State have a sizeable lead of roughly 50 points through one-third of the race, and BYU and Florida are rounding out the podium.

Salma Elbadra (South Carolina) and Silvia Jelego (Clemson) are both up front in addition to the other contenders. 

10:23 a.m. ET -- First 1k

The starter's pistol is raised in the air, and we're off!

Foggy conditions and a rain-soaked course are two of the key things to keep in mind this morning, and the top contenders have already found their place at the front of the field. Jane Hedengren (BYU), Doris Lemngole (Alabama), Rosemary Longisa (Washington State), and Sydney Vaught (Arkansas) are a few of the many faces right behind the gator. 

It's early, but Oregon, NC State, and BYU are the top three teams through the first kilometer. 

2025 NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championships Schedule

Nov. 22, 2025 

• Women's Race - 10:20 a.m. ET
• Men's Race - 11:10 a.m. ET 

2025 NCAA D2 Cross Country National Championships Schedule

Nov. 22, 2025 

• Women's Race - 11:00 a.m. ET
• Men's Race - 12:15 p.m. ET 

2025 NCAA D3 Cross Country National Championships Schedule

Nov. 22, 2025 

• Men's Race - 10:00 a.m. ET
• Women's Race - 11:00 a.m. ET

How to Watch 2025 NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championships

Stream the Nov. 22 DI XC national championships on ESPNU from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

Where is the 2025 NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championships

The 2025 Division I XC national championships will be at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia , Mo.

Which Teams Qualified for the NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championships

Men’s Automatic Qualifying Teams

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Butler
• BYU
• California Baptist
• Eastern Kentucky
• Georgetown
• Iona
• Iowa State
• New Mexico
• Notre Dame
• Oklahoma State
• Ole Miss
• Oregon
• Princeton
• Syracuse
• Tulane
• Wake Forest

Men’s At-Large Teams

• Air Force
• Colorado
• Georgia
• Harvard
• Louisville
• Michigan
• Michigan State
• North Carolina
• Northern Arizona
• Oklahoma
• Virginia
• Virginia Tech
• Washington State
• Wisconsin

Women’s Automatic Qualifying Teams

• Boston College
• BYU
• Florida
• Georgetown
• LSU
• NC State
• New Mexico
• Northwestern
• Notre Dame
• Oklahoma State
• Oregon
• Providence
• South Carolina
• Stanford
• Tennessee
• Texas A&M
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Women’s At-Large Teams

• Alabama
• Boise State
• Colorado
• Iowa State
• Missouri
• North Carolina
• Northern Arizona
• Penn State
• Utah
• Villanova
• Virginia
• Wake Forest
• Washington
• Washington State

How Do Teams, Runners Qualify For NCAA D1 Cross Country National Championship?

For men's and women's, the top two teams in each regional — there are nine in total — automatically qualify for the championships, which equates to 18 automatic qualifiers. 

The NCAA DI Cross Country Subcommittee will then choose 14 at-large teams to fill out the 32 team field.

Individually, the first four finishers who do not belong to an automatic qualifier or an at-large team automatically advance to the championships. All four finishers have to finish in the top 25 within their region. Altogether, 36 individuals automatically qualify and two are chosen at-large, making 38 the grand total. The two at-large selections are the highest placing individuals at a regional that were not automatic qualifiers.

When and Where Is The NCAA D1 Cross Country Championships 2025

The Cross Country Championships are on Nov. 22 at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Missouri.

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