Cross Country Heads to UCF

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University men's and women's cross country teams are set to open their 2022 fall season at the UCF Invitational in Orlando.

This will mark the first of four regular season races in the Cross Country season. The team will be led by Head Coach Alex Smolka in his 22nd year at the helm of the program.

Florida Atlantic at UCF Invite
Race Details	Date: Friday, Sept. 2 Time: Men's 5K at 6:00 p.m. \| Women's 5K at 6:30 p.m. Location: Orlando, Fla. \| UCF Softball Complex 4055 Home Run Ct. Orlando, FL 32317
Race Coverage	Live Results Twitter: @FAUXCTF Instagram: @FAUXCTF Facebook: FAU XC/Track & FIeld
Florida Atlantic Links	News \| Men's Roster \| Women's Roster \| Schedule

About the Owls

Women

The women's team brings back seven runners from 2021
The team finished ninth in the 2021 C-USA Championships
The roster includes five new Owls

Men

The men's team showcases new five faces on the roster
In 2021, the team totaled a season high 828 points at the FSU Pre Nationals
Of the returning men, Bodey Miller has the fastest personal best in the 5k (17:24.00)

Competing Teams

Bethune-Cookman
FIU
Florida
Florida Atlantic
Florida Gulf Coast
Miami
South Florida
Stetson

Upcoming

Both cross country teams will next compete in the Thomas Invitational on Saturday, September 17.

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Calendar

Upcoming Events

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Players Mentioned

Bodey Miller

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country at Pre-Regionals on September 18, 2026 at 7:40 AM

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country at FSU XC Invitational on October 9, 2026 at 7:40 AM

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country versus American Cross Country Championships on October 31, 2026

Upcoming Event: Men's Cross Country versus NCAA South Regionals on November 13, 2026

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