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About Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational  

The Loyola cross country teams will play host to the 46th annual Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational at the Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course on Chicago's north side. This year's event is scheduled for Friday, Oct.3.  

The meet will consist of two races per gender. The Tom Cooney Championship Races will kick off the action with the women's 6k at 9 a.m. and men's 8k at 9:40 a.m. CT. The women's Open Division 6k will follow at 10:20 a.m., followed by the men's Open Division 8k at 11 a.m.. 

In the championship races, teams will be able to run up to 10 athletes.

Spectator Admission for the 2025 Loyola Lakefront Invitational is $10 per person. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online or by calling the Loyola Ticket Office at (773) 508-9653. Please note that on-site ticket sales will be credit card only—no cash will be accepted. Click here to purchase tickets

Students from participating schools will receive free admission with a valid student ID.

The Loyola Lakefront Invitational began in the 1970s before being renamed the Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational in honor of former Rambler student-athlete Sean Earl. Earl ran in the late 1990s before being diagnosed with testicular cancer and passing in 2000. Former Loyola track & field head coach Marc Burns renamed the Lakefront Invitational to the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational in the fall of 2000. A race already rich with a 28-year history had a new purpose — one to honor a former Rambler. The event was originally founded by Loyola alum and former coach Tom Cooney, who continues to serve as Meet Technical Manager today.

2025 Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational Information

Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
3701 N Recreation Dr.
Chicago, IL 60613

Tom Cooney Championship Races
Women's 6k - 9 a.m.
Men's 8k - 9:40 p.m.

Open Division
Women's 6k - 10:20 a.m.
Men's 8k - 11 a.m.

Results 
Results will be available during and after the meet: Click Here

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2025 Participating Teams

Women

Men

#30 Boston College

Boston College

Florida State

Florida State

RV Gonzaga

Indiana

Indiana

Louisville

Louisville

Loyola

Loyola

Minnesota

#29 Minnesota

#16 North Carolina

#18 North Carolina

NC State

#2 NC State

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Toledo

Toledo

#24 Washington

#11 Washington

#7 Wisconsin

#21 Wisconsin 

Providence

#26 Northwestern

Cal Poly

#7 Providence

 

Cal Poly

 

 

 

 

Team Parking
There is limited parking available on site and it is reserved for teams only. Teams should park at the Waveland Parking Lot next to Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course.

Spectator Parking
There will be street parking on Recreation Drive. Please note that parking is always limited in these areas, and we encourage carpooling or use of public transportation.

Media Information
Media requesting credentials should reach out to Associate Director of Communications, Nick Shammas (nshammas@luc.edu).

Loyola Lakefront Invitational History

2024 Results - Men (8k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Wisconsin
Winner: Dismus Lokira (Alabama)
2024 Results - Women (6k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Alabama
Winner: Doris Lemngole (Alabama)

2023 Results - Men (8k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Wisconsin
Winner: Bob Liking (Wisconsin)
2023 Results - Women (6k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Furman
Winner: Rosina Machu (Gonzaga)

2022 Results - Men (8k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Loyola Chicago
Winner: Adam Spencer (Wisconsin)
2022 Results - Women (6k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Wisconsin 
Winner: Olivia Borowiak (DePaul)

2019 Results - Men (8k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: McMaster
Winner: Daniel Pederson (Marquette)
2019 Results - Women (6k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Northern Illinois
Winner: Ashley Tutt (Northern Illinois)

2018 Results - Men (8k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Grand Valley State
Winner: Zach Panning (Grand Valley State)
2018 Results - Women (5k)
Recap | Complete Results
Team Champion: Princeton
Winner: Julie-Anne Staehli (Queens)

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