BOWIE, MD — The Bowie State University men's and women's cross-country teams have announced their 2026 competition schedule, featuring four regular-season meets leading up to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Cross Country Championships.

The Bulldogs will begin the season Sept. 5 at the Dutchmen Invitational, hosted by Lebanon Valley College in Lebanon, Pa.

BSU returns to action Sept. 11 at the Delaware State Invitational in Smyrna, Del., before competing in the Virginia State Challenge on Oct. 9 in Ettrick, Va.

The Bulldogs will wrap up the regular season Oct. 17 at the Bison Invitational, hosted by Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Bowie State will then turn its attention to the CIAA Cross Country Championships on Oct. 22 in Salem, Va., where the Bulldogs will compete for conference titles.

Bowie State's full 2026 schedule can be found below:
 

DATE	MEET	LOCATION
Sept. 5	Dutchmen Invitational	Lebanon, Pa.
Sept. 11	Delaware State Invitational	Smyrna, Del.
Oct. 9	Virginia State Challenge	Ettrick, Va.
Oct. 17	Bison Invitational	Washington, D.C.
Oct. 22	CIAA Championships	Salem, VA

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