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History

Formal cross country competition traces its history to the 19th century and an English game called "hare and hounds" or "the paper chase". English schools started competing in cross country races in 1837, and established a national championship on December 7, 1867. It was held on Wimbledon Common in south-west London.

Most American universities and colleges field men's and women's cross country teams as part of their athletic program. Over 900 men's cross country teams and over 1000 women's cross country teams compete in the three divisions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association alone.[25] Men usually race 10 km (6.2 mi) or 8 km (5.0 mi), and women usually race 6 km (3.7 mi) or 5 km (3.1 mi).[4] The season culminates in men's and women's championships. Jr. College men often race 4 miles.

Divisions

NCAA DI

Colleges: 344

12.6 Scholarships for men per team

18.0 Scholarships for women per team

NCAA DII

Colleges: 282

12.6 Scholarships for men per team

18.0 Scholarships for women per team

NAIA

Colleges: 201

12.0 Scholarships for men per team

12.0 Scholarships for women per team

NJCAA

Colleges: 126

20.0 Scholarships for men per team

20.0 Scholarships for men per team