The men’s and women’s cross country teams compete in both invitational and dual meets during the regular season. Clark’s cross-country runners practice in the many city and state parks near the University, taking long-distance runs through the wooded reservoir area of the neighboring town of Holden. At the end of the season the team competes for the NEWMAC Championship with the season culminating at the ECAC and NCAA New England Division III Championships. In fall 2003, Clark unveiled its new cross-country course, located about 20 minutes from campus in the neighboring town of Boylston. The Cougars host invitationals on this challenging course, a combination of wooded trails and open fields set within 269 acres of woodland, mixed-hardwood forest and community park land.
The 2007 women’s cross country team experienced one of its most successful campaigns in recent years. They captured three team titles for the first time since 1999, including just their second Worcester City Championship in 12 years. The Cougars also sent seven runners to the NCAA Division III New England Regional Cross Country Championships.
The up-and-coming men’s cross country squad made significant strides last season. They improved their standing in the conference with a sixth place finish and three top-five team performances. Co-captains Thomas McCarthy ‘08 and Caleb Evanter ‘09 represented Clark at the NCAA Division III Regional Championships. The 2005 men’s team was one of the deepest and most talented group of runners that Clark fielded in over a decade. At the NCAA Regional Meet, the Cougars placed 28th of 43 teams in a highly competitive field, finished a team-best fifth place at the NEWMAC Championship and McCarthy won the Worcester City Meet on Clark’s home course. The future is bright as the team returns with experience and depth in 2008. Back to the top