FLAGSTAFF, Arizona. (Aug. 30, 2025) – The Northern Arizona University cross country teams will launch their 2025 campaign at the George Kyte Classic this Saturday, Aug. 30, at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff. The men's race is set for 1:30 p.m. MST, followed by the women's race at 2:30 p.m. MST.
The meet, a long-standing tradition in Flagstaff, marks the season opener for both Lumberjack squads as they begin their pursuit of another year at the top of the Big Sky and NCAA standings. The men will cover 4.5 miles, while the women will race 2.5 miles.Â
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At last year's George Kyte Classic, the NAU men turned in a flawless performance, recording a perfect team score of 15 points by sweeping the top five positions. The women were equally commanding, placing five runners in the top six en route to a near-perfect team score of 20 points. The roster welcomes new faces, highlighted by transfers and incoming freshmen eager to make their Buffalo Park debuts in the blue and gold.Â
This year's George Kyte Classic will be the first under new Director of Cross Country and Track & Field
Jarred Cornfield, who takes the reins of the storied program after nearly a decade as an assistant and associate head coach. Cornfield will look to continue the program's tradition of excellence while shaping the next chapter of NAU distance running.
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