CENTRAL FLORIDA KNIGHTS MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Central Florida's cross country program competes within one of college athletics' most competitive conferences since joining the Big 12 in 2023. Located in Orlando, Florida, the University of Central Florida serves 69,818 students on a campus established in 1963, making UCF one of the nation's largest universities. The Knights' fall season cross country schedule places them among an elite group of distance-running programs competing at the FBS level across multiple geographic regions and varying elevation profiles.

Men's cross country at UCF represents a crucial component of the university's broader athletics infrastructure, which includes numerous varsity sports competing in a Power Conference setting. The program recruits distance runners capable of handling the rigorous training demands required to compete in Big 12 championship events and NCAA postseason competitions. As part of UCF Athletics, the Knights cross country team benefits from the resources and institutional support that accompany membership in one of college sports' premier conferences, positioning the program to develop competitive runners throughout their collegiate careers.

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BIG 12 CONFERENCE MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAMS

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• Cincinnati Bearcats
• Colorado Boulder Buffaloes
• Houston Cougars
• Kansas Jayhawks
• Utah Utes
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