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First-years lead UNC cross country in opening meet of the season

By Andrew Reynolds | September 26

The UNC women's cross country team finished first with six top-10 finishers  — three of which were first-years — and the UNC men finished third ...

UNC cross country team optimistic for 2020 season following official schedule release

By Andrew Reynolds | September 17

“Let’s make the most of every chance we get.” The UNC cross country team is excited to compete this year, despite the possibility that the entire ...

'I want that to be our home': Eddie Smith field house undergoes renovations

By Lindsay Callihan | September 8

The Eddie Smith Field House is undergoing a new renovation to improve the image of the facilities and to be more enticing for recruits. 

UNC Athletics announces no fans at home events until at least October

By Jared McMasters | August 28

The athletics department "will continue to work with medical experts and the University to evaluate safety conditions with the hope that we can increase ...

UNC senior athletes reflect as they enter their final year of eligibility

By Andrew Reynolds | August 28

With the coronavirus putting all seasons at risk, several UNC athletes are speaking out about the legacies they want to leave. 

NCAA cancels Division I fall championships, football still allowed to play

By Jared McMasters | August 13

NCAA President Mark Emmert announced Thursday evening that the NCAA is canceling all 2020 Division I fall championships. This announcement comes eight ...

UNC cross country and track and field add four graduate transfers

By Andrew Reynolds | May 31

After a promising first season at the helm for the North Carolina cross country and track and field programs, Chris Miltenberg brought in four grad transfers ...

'Attitude and resilience': UNC's Chris Miltenberg emphasizes team values during pandemic

By Andrew Reynolds | May 14

Since NCAA athletes were sent home in March due to the spread of COVID-19, UNC director of cross country and track and field Chris Miltenberg has continued ...

Why Chris Miltenberg left powerhouse Stanford to lead the UNC track and field program

By Andrew Reynolds | April 13

“His energy is contagious," said UNC cross country redshirt senior Alex Milligan about director Chris Miltenberg. "He’s going to bring out the best ...

UNC cross country's Paige Hofstad qualifies for NCAA Championships

By Andrew Reynolds | November 17

The North Carolina cross country competed in the NCAA Southeast Regional Championships in Earlysville, Virginia on Friday. The women placed sixth and ...

UNC cross country finishes middle of the pack in tough Pre-National Invitational

By Andrew Reynolds | October 20

In a highly-talented field of competition, redshirt junior Paige Hofstad led the way for the North Carolina cross country teams as she finished 19th overall ...

UNC cross country team begins 2019 season under new leadership

By Ryan Heller | August 20

In 2011, Chris Miltenberg coached the Georgetown women's cross country team to a national championship. After a stint at Stanford, he now looks to turn ...

UNC fall sports preview 2019: Women's soccer, men's soccer and cross country

By Torre Netkovick | June 24

In a matter of months, new students will step on campus and several North Carolina sports teams will begin their seasons. Here are some of the teams ...

Cross Country races in the NCAA Southeast Regional Championships

UNC cross country finishes season at NCAA Southeast Regional, excited for next year

By Barron J. Northrup | November 11

Rock Hill, S.C. — On Friday, the North Carolina men’s and women’s cross country teams raced in the NCAA Southeast Regional Championships at Winthrop.  ...

Michelin earns All-ACC honors for UNC cross country at ACC Championships

By Jared McMasters | October 27

On Friday, the North Carolina cross country team took part in the men’s and women’s ACC Championships at Franklin Park in Jamaica Plain, Mass. The ...

North Carolina cross country has mixed showing at Penn State National XC Open

By Andrew Reynolds | October 13

The North Carolina cross country team competed in the Penn State National Cross Country Open on Friday. 

Men's cross country takes down nationally-ranked opponent in Boston

By Kellie Nattress | September 22

For the North Carolina men's cross country team, it was good to be back. The men's team got its feet back on the ground, placing fifth out of 23 schools ...

North Carolina cross country opens season by placing second in Charlotte Opener

By Holt McKeithan and Will Keegan | September 3

The North Carolina cross country team opened its regular season with a pair of strong performances Friday. Both the men's and women's teams placed second ...

Never lost in the crowd: senior runner Caroline Alcorta succeeds at her own pace

By James Tatter | April 23

“It’s amazing to me ... I guess she just doesn’t want to follow anybody,” John Alcorta said of his daughter, a decorated senior runner at UNC. ...

UNC cross country team finishes 16th and 13th in NCAA Southeast Regional

By Nicole Booth | November 10

The North Carolina men’s cross country team finished 16th in the 10-kilometer race, and the women’s team placed 13th in the six-kilometer race at ...