The University of Scranton men's cross-country team is set to compete at the Landmark Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 31, at the West Branch Cross Country Course in Lock Haven, Pa. 

Championship History
The Royals are ranked third in the pre-championship poll with 61 points, sitting behind Elizabethtown (70) and top-ranked Moravian (79). Scranton finished fifth at the 2025 championships and returns All-Landmark first team standout Brayden Clarke. Clarke finished 6^th at the 2025 championships and recorded a season's best at the championship course in September, clocking an 8k time of 25:07.9. 

Luke O'Brien enters the championships after setting a new personal best on the Lock Haven course in September, recording a time of 26:07.8. O'Brien placed 24^th at last year's championship meet with a time of 26:22.2. Dylan Walsh placed 31^st at the 2025 championships and returns alongside classmate Owen James, who placed 33^rd. 

Scoresheet Sleepers
Beyond the 2025 championship scoresheet, Scranton's newcomers along with returners look to make an impact at the 2026 championships. Sophomore Cullen Clarke recorded a personal best time of 26:30.8 at the Lock Haven course, besting his championship time of last year, 28:49.9, by over two minutes. 

Freshman Stephen Kelly will make his championship debut coming off a personal best at the Aubrey Shenk Invitational, crossing the line in 26:44.0. 

Know Before You Go
Location: West Branch Cross Country Course, 42 Havenview Drive, Lock Haven, Pa
Schedule:  11:00 a.m. - Women's Race (6,000 meters)  
                  12:00 p.m. - Men's Race (8,000 meters)  
                  1:15 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
Admission: Free admission to attend the 2026 Landmark Men's & Women's Cross-Country Championships. Spectators will be charged $5 per vehicle for parking.