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2016 Cross Country Championships


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2016 Cross Country Championships
Oct. 29 • Chattanooga, Tenn.

Men's 8K race 10 a.m. • Women's 5K race 10:45 a.m. • Free admission • Awards ceremony following men's race


Furman earned its fourth consecutive team titles on both the men's and women's sides at the 2016 SoCon Cross Country Championships in Chattanooga, Tenn. Furman's Frank Lara won the men’s 8K race, while Samford's Karisa Nelson took first in the women’s 5K race. Both were recognized as runners of the year for their first-place performances.

For more information on SoCon cross country, check out the Southern Conference cross country record book.

Review of past championships:

2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009


Participating institutions (men):

CIT // ETSU // FUR // MER // UNCG // SAM // UTC // VMI // WCU // WOF


Participating institutions (women):

CIT // ETSU // FUR // MER // UNCG // SAM // UTC // VMI // WCU // WOF


2016 Champions

Men: Furman Paladins / Furman's Frank Lara
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Women: Furman Paladins / Samford's Karisa Nelson
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