MOBILE, Ala. —South Alabama's men's and women's cross-country teams will compete in their first home meet of the season, the annual Azalea City Classic, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at Blakely State Park. The women's 5K race begins at 5:55 p.m., followed by the men's 5K at 6:20 p.m.

Meet Info: 

Course Map: https://usajaguars.com/documents/2026/9/23/MAP.pdf

Meet Info: https://usajaguars.com/documents/2026/8/27/AZC_Meet_Info.pdf

Competing teams:
South Alabama, Southeastern Louisiana, Troy, Alabama State, Spring Hill, and Coastal Alabama. 
 

Men Lineup 

Blayton Bernard 

Bo Crews 

Luke Regan 

Colin Hite 

Brady Keller 

Tyler Smith 

Dylan Torres

Women's Lineup 

Abigail Amick

Bella Biggerstaff

Charleen Elizondo

Addison Garrett

Katie Giles

Tyndal Ann Griffith

Alyssa Mabry

Samantha Menikheim

Emily Miles

Kate Miller

Hannah Quick

Pre-Meet Quotes: Head Coach Parker Cowles

"This should be a fun Friday night meet. It is a 5K for both men and women, and while we have some rivals to race, it is also a chance for us to experiment and work on race strategy and execution. I am looking for us to pack up tight and race together."

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