NEICAAA Cross Country Championships Returns to Hopkinton Fairgrounds

The 2025 NEICAAA Cross Country Championships will return to the Hopkinton, New Hampshire Fairgrounds on Friday, October 10, as part of the annual Hopkinton Cross Country Festival.

This year’s event marks two major milestones — the 50th Women’s Championship and the 112th Men’s Championship — making them among the oldest collegiate cross country championships in the nation. Large and competitive fields are expected, as the Hopkinton courses will also host the regional qualifying races for all three NCAA divisions in November.

The spectator-friendly courses, featuring multiple 1K and 2K grass and packed dirt loops, provide both a challenging competition and an excellent viewing experience for fans. The University of Rhode Island will return looking to defend its titles on both the men’s and women’s sides.

Race Schedule

• Women’s NEICAAA Championship – 2:00 p.m.

• Men’s NEICAAA Championship – 2:45 p.m.

• Festival Races – Follow immediately after, featuring teams from both New England and beyond.
  

Event Details

• Location: Hopkinton Fairgrounds, just minutes off Route I-89 north of Concord, NH.

  • GPS Address:

    BLUE GATE539 Park Ave, Hopkinton, NH 03229

• Admission: Free for spectators (parking fee applies).

• Full meet information: View details here.
  

NEICAAA looks forward to welcoming student-athletes, coaches, and fans to another historic day of cross country competition in New England. A reminder to coaches: The 2025 NEICAAA Annual Convention is set for September 9 at 10am at Assumption University. Pre-registration is required.