Five Things to Know: No. 11 Badgers continue on the road

Five Things to Know: No. 11 Badgers continue on the road

September 23, 2026 | Men's Cross Country

UW heads to Chicago for the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational

MADISON, Wis. – The No. 11 Wisconsin men's cross country team will continue its season on the road Friday at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational, hosted by Loyola University-Chicago.

The women's 6K will start at 9:00 a.m., with the men's 8K following the action at 9:30 a.m. The women's Open Division 6K will begin at 10:20 a.m., and the men's Open Division 8K will wrap things up at 11:00 a.m.

Live results will be posted on Lakeshore Athletic Services. Fans can also follow along for updates on the @BadgerTrackXC Instagram and X accounts.

1. TOP TEAMS: The No. 11 Badgers will get their second chance to race Big Ten rival Washington, ranked No. 13 in the USTFCCCA rankings. Other ranked teams include No. 16 Washington State and No. 24 Tulane.

2. FAST FRESHMAN: In two consecutive races, Grady Lenn has been Big Ten Freshman of the Week, following his standout performances in the Badger Classic and the John McNichols Invitational. Lenn joins fellow teammate Christian de Vaal as the only Badgers to have won the award.

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