
Meet Guide: Crimson Classic
10/15/2025 4:16:00 PM | Track & Field, Cross Country
The Crimson Tide returns to action Friday morning, racing on its home course at Harry Pritchett Running Park
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 8/13 Alabama men's and women's cross country squads are set to host the Crimson Classic on Friday. Located at the Harry Pritchett Running Park, the men's 8k race will start at 8:30 a.m. CT, with the women's 6k race beginning at 9:20 a.m.
Entering the weekend, the UA men are ranked No. 8 in the nation and No. 1 in the South Region, according to the United States Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association's (USTFCCCA) rankings. On the women's side, Alabama sits at No. 13 nationally and No. 2 in the South Region.
The Crimson Classic
- Follow live: Live stats link is available at RollTide.com
- Date: Friday, Oct. 17
- Time (CT): Men 8k – 8:30 a.m. | Women 6k – 9:20 a.m.
- Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
- Venue: Harry Pritchett Running Park
The Need-to-Knows
- Directions to Harry Pritchett Running Park
- The first 150 fans in attendance will receive a free official Crimson Classic t-shirt and shaker
- Coffee and donuts will also be provided while supplies last
- Dogs will not be permitted at the Harry Pritchett Running Park
The Field
- Among the Southeastern Conference, the Crimson Tide will be joined by:
- Auburn, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt
- Also joining host school Alabama:
- Tulane, Arkansas Little Rock, Belmont, Central Arkansas, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, North Alabama, Oakland University, Samford, South Alabama, South Florida, Southern Miss, Southern Utah, Tennessee Chattanooga, Troy, UAB (w), ULM and Miami (Fla.).
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