GLIAC -- A collection of the Midwest's top NCAA Division II runners will descend upon Big Rapids, Mich. on Saturday, Oct. 26 to take part in the 2024 GLIAC Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships.

The event will be hosted by Ferris State University and will be held at the Bulldogs' home course, Katke Golf Course. 

The men's 8K championship race is set to begin at 11 a.m. while the women's 6K race will start at 11:45 a.m.

A year ago, the Grand Valley State men's and women's cross country teams dominated the GLIAC Championships in Houghton, Mich., claiming their 21st (men) and 22nd (women) consecutive conference titles. The Lakers finished with a combined total of 19, earning Grand Valley State 15 First Team All-GLIAC honors.