Saturday, October 3
San Marcos, CA
Men's 8k - 7:30 am, Women's 6k - 8:15 am
California Baptist University
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Cougar Challenge
Photo by: Will Carter
XC Preview: Lancers Head to San Marcos for Cougar Challenge
10/1/2026 3:34:00 PM | Cross Country & Track
RIVERSIDE – The Lancers return to the course Saturday morning as they travel to San Marcos for the Cougar Challenge.
Meet Info
Meet: Cougar Challenge (hosted by the CS San Marcos)
Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: Men's 8k – 7:30 AM PT; Women's 6k – 8:15 AM PT
Location: Mangrum Track and Field Complex | San Marcos, Calif.
Live Stats: HERE
Cougar Challenge
The majority of the Lancers will compete at this weekend's meet, while several athletes will be held out due to injury or illness.
The Lancers will also have three unattached athletes competing: Fatima Mena Ximello, Victor Rosas and Ernesto Ruiz.
This will be the first time the Lancers have competed at the Cougar Challenge.
In the Rankings
The USTFCCCA announced its Week Two national rankings this past week, with the CBU men ranked No. 30 nationally. The Lancers are the second Big West team ranked nationally, behind Utah Valley.
In the West Region rankings, the CBU men are ranked fifth, while the women are ranked seventh. Both teams are the highest-ranked Big West programs in the West Region.
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Team Analysis
With three meets under their belts, the Lancers are continuing to build throughout the season as they work toward the Big West Championships on Oct. 31.
The men have been led by several strong individual performances early in the season. Junior Jude Enriquez recorded a two-minute course personal best at the UCR Invitational on Sept. 19, while junior Pedro Marin turned in an outstanding performance at the John McNichols Invitational.
Marin will look to lead the Lancers into the second half of the season, while junior transfer Itumeleng Ngxabazi is set to make his CBU debut Saturday after being cleared to compete.
On the women's side, junior Alexis Noble continues to put together a strong season after recording a personal-best time in the 6K at the UCR Invitational. Sophomore Emily Ruiz also posted a personal best in the 6K at the same meet.
Live updates for Saturday's races  will be provided on social media.
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Meet Info
Meet: Cougar Challenge (hosted by the CS San Marcos)
Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: Men's 8k – 7:30 AM PT; Women's 6k – 8:15 AM PT
Location: Mangrum Track and Field Complex | San Marcos, Calif.
Live Stats: HERE
Cougar Challenge
The majority of the Lancers will compete at this weekend's meet, while several athletes will be held out due to injury or illness.
The Lancers will also have three unattached athletes competing: Fatima Mena Ximello, Victor Rosas and Ernesto Ruiz.
This will be the first time the Lancers have competed at the Cougar Challenge.
In the Rankings
The USTFCCCA announced its Week Two national rankings this past week, with the CBU men ranked No. 30 nationally. The Lancers are the second Big West team ranked nationally, behind Utah Valley.
In the West Region rankings, the CBU men are ranked fifth, while the women are ranked seventh. Both teams are the highest-ranked Big West programs in the West Region.
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Team Analysis
With three meets under their belts, the Lancers are continuing to build throughout the season as they work toward the Big West Championships on Oct. 31.
The men have been led by several strong individual performances early in the season. Junior Jude Enriquez recorded a two-minute course personal best at the UCR Invitational on Sept. 19, while junior Pedro Marin turned in an outstanding performance at the John McNichols Invitational.
Marin will look to lead the Lancers into the second half of the season, while junior transfer Itumeleng Ngxabazi is set to make his CBU debut Saturday after being cleared to compete.
On the women's side, junior Alexis Noble continues to put together a strong season after recording a personal-best time in the 6K at the UCR Invitational. Sophomore Emily Ruiz also posted a personal best in the 6K at the same meet.
Live updates for Saturday's races  will be provided on social media.
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