EL PASO, Texas - UTEP will host the 40th Lori Fitzgerald Invitational, its first home meet since the 2019 campaign, as the 2026 cross country schedule was announced on Wednesday. “We're also excited to host the Lori Fitzgerald XC Invitational on September 19 at Ascarate Park, marking the return of a home cross country meet for UTEP,” Green said. “I want to sincerely thank New Mexico State for hosting the Lori Fitzgerald Invitational over the past several years. The Miners will compete in their first-ever Mountain West Cross Country Championships on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, in Reno, Nev. 2026 UTEP CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULEArt Morgan Classic | Sept. 5, Las Cruces, N.M.40th Lori Fitzgerald Invitational | Sept. 19, El Paso, Texas (Ascarate Park)Chile Pepper Festival | Oct. 3, Fayetteville, Ark.