ATLANTA — Georgia State cross country announced the 2026 race schedule, as announced by head Coach Charney Ryland on Tuesday afternoon. 

The 2026 schedule is highlighted by three regular-season meets leading into the Sun Belt Conference Championship.

Georgia State opens the 2026 campaign at the Bruins XC Night Classic, hosted by Bob Jones University, on Sunday, Sept. 6, in Greenville, S.C. 

The Panthers will then return to action at the Southern Showcase, hosted by Jacksonville State, on Sept. 18 in Huntsville, Ala. 

Georgia State closes out regular-season action traveling across town for the Georgia Tech Invitational on Oct. 2.

The postseason begins on Saturday, Oct. 31, when Georgia State competes at the Sun Belt Conference Championship, where the Panthers will look to build on their success against the league's top programs.

2026 Georgia State Cross Country Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 6 – Bruins XC Night Classic
Friday, Sept. 18 – Southern Showcase
Friday, Oct. 2 – Georgia Tech Invitational
Saturday, Oct. 31 – Sun Belt Conference Championship