CHICAGO – The Loyola University Chicago men's and women's cross country teams are gearing up for two events this weekend. Both the Rambler men and women will compete tomorrow (Oct. 18) at the Bradley Pink Classic, while a select group of Rambler men will race in the Wisconsin Pre National Invite Saturday (Oct. 19).

The two meets serve as a final tune-up before the Atlantic 10 Cross Country Championships Nov. 2 in Richmond, Va., at Pole Green Park.

The Bradley Pink Classic, which will stream live on ESPN+, is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. CT with the Men's White Division 8K. The Women's White Division 6K will follow at 2:15 p.m.

The Men's Red Division 8K and the Women's Red Division 6K will conclude the day at 3 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., respectively. Teams will race at Newman Golf Course in Peoria.

Loyola Chicago will also be sending a select group of male student-athletes to Madison, Wis., for the Wisconsin Pre-Nationals Invite. The Men's "A" 8K race is set to start at 10:40 a.m., followed by the Men's "Open" and Men's "B" races at noon and 1:20 p.m. at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course.

19 of the USTFCCCA's top-30 teams will participate in the prestigious pre-nationals event, including seven from the top-10 and thirteen from the top-20.

In the most recent USTFCCCA rankings the Loyola Chicago men's cross country team received votes in the National Coaches' Poll and are ranked No. 3 in the Midwest Region. Likewise, the Rambler women moved up a spot to No. 7 in the Midwest Regional Rankings.