ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Illinois State University, founded in 1857 and home to 21,994 students in Normal, Illinois, fields its men's cross country program as part of the Missouri Valley Conference's fall championship season. The Redbirds compete at the NCAA Division I level within the FCS classification, representing one of the oldest public universities in Illinois with a commitment to competitive distance running. The program draws from the university's athletic tradition while balancing the demands of a rigorous academic institution that spans multiple colleges and schools.

Racing in the Missouri Valley Conference, the Redbirds test themselves against regional rivals throughout the fall season in a conference known for developing strong distance-running programs. Illinois State's cross country squad represents the university's distance-running legacy at the collegiate level, competing across the varied terrain of Midwestern courses from September through November. The team's participation in MVC championships provides opportunities for individual runners to qualify for postseason competition while contributing to team standings in one of the NCAA's established mid-major conferences.

KEY FACTS

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MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS

• Belmont Bruins
• Bradley Braves
• Drake Bulldogs
• Indiana State Sycamores
• Murray State Racers
• Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Salukis
• Evansville Purple Aces
• Illinois Chicago Flames
• Northern Iowa Panthers
• Valparaiso Beacons

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