MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois University cross country team opens its season this Friday, heading to DeKalb to run in the Northern Illinois Huskie Classic.

The women start the meet at 5:30 p.m. with the men to follow. The women run a 5k while the men run a 6K.

WHAT | Huskie Classic

WHEN | Friday, September 5. Women run at 5:30 p.m., men 6:10 p.m.

WHO | Women: Chicago State, DePaul, Highland CC, Kishwaukee College, NIU, UNA- Northern Illinois, Illinois-Chicago, and Western Illinois; Men: Chicago State, DePaul, Highland CC, Kishwaukee College, and Western Illinois.

LIVE STATS | https://results.lakeshoreathleticservices.com/meets/55397

MEET INFORMATION | https://niuhuskies.com/documents/2025/6/16/2025_Huskie_Classic_Meet_Info.pdf

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WHAT'S NEXT | The Leathernecks are next in action next Friday, heading to Bloomington-Normal to run in the Illinois State Redbird Invite.

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