JAMES MADISON DUKES MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, James Madison University fields a men's cross country program competing in the Sun Belt Conference at the NCAA Division I level. The university, established in 1908, enrolls 22,224 students and competes across multiple sports within its FBS athletic framework. Cross country represents one of several fall sport offerings for the Dukes, with the program following the traditional cross country season structure that culminates in conference and NCAA regional competition.

James Madison's cross country team competes on courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, with home competitions and training based in Harrisonburg. The program operates within the competitive landscape of the Sun Belt Conference, which features cross country programs from institutions across multiple states. The Dukes' program size and competitive structure align with typical Division I cross country operations, fielding a roster designed to compete in 5K and 10K distances across the fall season.

The program contributes to James Madison's broader athletic mission while maintaining the academic and athletic balance expected of Sun Belt Conference members. With competition beginning in late summer and extending through November, the Dukes participate in regular season meets leading toward conference championships and NCAA Regional qualifying opportunities typical of Division I cross country.

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