Wisconsin Badgers
Big Ten Championships
October 26, 2026 | Women's Cross Country
The Badgers will start their post-season stint at home.
MADISON, Wis. – The Badgers will host the 2026 Big Ten Cross Country Championships this Friday, Oct. 30, at the Zimmer Championship Course. The women's race is set to start at 10:35 a.m. with the men's race following at 11:35 a.m.
The women's 6K race will begin at 10:35 a.m., followed by the men's 8K at 11:35 a.m.
Live results will be posted on PTTiming and the meet will air live on Big Ten Network.Fans can also follow along for updates on the @BadgerTrackXC Instagram and X accounts.
There is no spectator parking at the cross country course or University Ridge. Spectator parking will be located at Reddan Soccer Park. Reddan Soccer Park is located in northern Verona off Cross Country Road. A map of the parking layout can be found here. Free spectator shuttles are available for transportation to the course. One accessible shuttle will be available. The shuttle service begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 2:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early so you don't miss any of the action! Parking is not allowed on County Highway PD or County Highway M near the Zimmer Course. Any vehicle violating this will be subject to ticket and tow at the owner's expense.
1. LAST YEAR AT BIG TENS: The Badgers took sixth at last year's Big Ten Cross Country Championships in East Lansing, Michigan. UW was led by current Badger senior Mikaela Helling, who covered the 6K course in 20:33.2.
2. SCOUTING THE COMPETITION: Six of the 18 Big Ten teams competed at the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational presented by Under Armour, getting their practice on the Zimmer Championship Course in preparation for the Big Ten Championships. The Big Ten features five U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association ranked teams.
3. LAST TIME HOSTING BIG TENS: Wisconsin last hosted Big Tens in 2023. UW was successful at home, coming in second with 81 points. That year, the Cardinal and White were led by current coaching assistant, Kylie Finger, who covered the 6K course in 21:24.4.
4. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The Badgers competed in a highly competitive field at the 17th annual Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational Presented by Under Armour. The Cardinal and White were led by freshman Emmerson Drobac, covering the 6K course in 20:58.0.
5. UP NEXT: Wisconsin will travel to East Lansing, Michigan to compete in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Friday, Nov. 13, in hopes of punching its ticket to Terre Haute for the NCAA Cross Country Championships. The women's 6K race is set to start at 9 a.m. CT with the men's 8K to follow at 10 a.m. CT
