CHARLOTTE, NC (October 20, 2025) — Elizabeth City State cross country is set to compete in the 55th CIAA Men's and Women's Cross Country Championship on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Green Hill Park in Salem, Virginia. The men's 8K race will begin at 12:00 p.m., followed by the women's 5K race at 12:45 p.m. 

Historical Milestones and Legacy 
The CIAA Cross Country Championship has served as the conference stage for HBCU distance excellence since 1970. This year's meet brings together institutions from across the conference as they compete for team and individual titles ahead of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional on November 8. Now in its 55th year, the CIAA Cross Country Championship remains one of the longest-standing conference championships in NCAA Division II. Over the decades, programs such as Fayetteville State, Virginia State, Livingstone, Saint Augustine's and Shaw have contributed to the event's storied history, producing some of the top HBCU runners in the nation. 

Recent championship history has been defined by program excellence, Fayetteville State's seven straight women's titles and Virginia State's return to dominance on the men's side demonstrate the depth and balance of CIAA competition. 
 

Event Information 

Location: Green Hill Park | 2500 Green Hill Park Road | Salem, VA 24153 

Admission is free and open to the public. Fans are encouraged to attend and support their favorite teams and student-athletes as they compete for conference titles. 

LIVE results will be available at SnapTiming.com, and award recipients will be posted following the event at theciaa.com.