The University of California, Davis men’s and women’s cross country teams will compete at the UC Riverside Invitational on September 19, 2026, at the Ag/Ops Cross Country Course in Riverside, California. The women’s 6000-meter race is scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m. PT, followed by the men’s 8000-meter race at 7:50 a.m. PT.
The invitational features a large and competitive field, including 18 NCAA Division I programs, 25 other four-year institutions, and 10 junior college teams. This event provides a significant challenge as the Aggies seek to build on their early-season performances.
UC Davis opened the 2026 season at the USF Invitational, with the women’s team finishing seventh overall and the men’s team securing eighth place. Sophomore Peyton Adams led the women’s squad, setting a personal best with a time of 21:26.6 to place 20th in the 6000m race. On the men’s side, freshman Dominic McMahon made a strong collegiate debut, finishing 25th in the 8000m with a time of 24:54.0.
The women’s roster includes 17 returning runners such as Peyton Adams, Hannah Aguirre, Miriam Aguirre, Kiah Aitken, and Kirra Fisk. The men’s team combines experienced athletes like juniors Tanner Gray and Caden Hicks and senior Christian Taylor with a large freshman class, including Dominic McMahon.
CSB Take
The UC Riverside Invitational presents the UC Davis Aggies cross country teams with an opportunity to challenge themselves against a deep regional field and build momentum early in the 2026 season. The contributions of key athletes such as Peyton Adams and Dominic McMahon will be critical as the Aggies look to capitalize on their solid opening meet and continue their development. This event will help set the tone for a promising season under the university’s expanding Division I athletics program.
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