Coming off one of the most successful runs in its history, Northwestern cross country and track will look to continue advancing in the 2026-27 season. The cross country team was ranked a program-record No. The NCAA Midwest Regional will be held in mid-November in Ames, Iowa, with the NCAA Championships scheduled for Nov. 21 in Terre Haute. For the 2026-27 season, the ’Cats will welcome 11 incoming freshmen from around the country, as well as a sophomore transfer Eliza Nicholson from Louisville, to the cross country and track program. Email: [email protected]Related Stories:— Outdoor Track: Northwestern competes at Big Ten Championships in first postseason event in 38 years— Outdoor Track: Cary Drake sets Big Ten’s 2nd-fastest steeplechase time as Northwestern blitzes Badger Challenge— Outdoor Track: Northwestern sets new program records at Bryan Clay, Gibson Invitationals