MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin men’s cross country team is set to commence its 2023 season with the Badger Classic, a highly anticipated event featuring top teams from the Big Ten and beyond. The race will take place on Saturday at the Zimmer Championship Course, with the men’s 8-kilometer event starting at 10:30 A.M., followed by the women’s 5-kilometer race at 11:10 A.M.
Free Admission, Limited Parking
Spectators can enjoy the event free of charge, but parking restrictions are in place. On-site parking will not be available, and parking is prohibited on nearby County Highways. Violators may face ticketing and towing.
Alternative parking is available at Sugar Creek Elementary School in Verona, with free shuttle services starting at 9 A.M.
Read more: LIVE RESULTS: 30th Annual Joe I. Vigil Meet 2023
Live Updates and Results
Fans can stay updated through the team’s social media channels @BadgerTrackXC on Twitter and Instagram. Live results will also be available on PTTiming’s website here.
Season Highlights
- Back in Action: The Badger Classic will feature teams from Illinois, Iowa, Marquette, Michigan, Minnesota, Northwestern, and Ohio State. This race marks the first of six for the Badgers this season.
- Defending the Throne: The Badgers aim for their sixth consecutive Big Ten title and 54th in program history. They also seek to defend their Great Lakes regional title, which they won last season.
- Leaders of the Pack: The Badgers are currently ranked No. 1 in the Great Lakes Regional rankings and No. 5 nationally, the highest among Big Ten programs.
Star Athletes to Watch
All-American athletes Bob Liking and Jackson Sharp are back for another season. Liking has clinched back-to-back individual Big Ten titles, while Sharp was named the Big Ten Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Year in 2022.
Upcoming Events
The team’s next race will be the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational in Chicago, Illinois, hosted by Loyola Chicago. The men’s race will begin at 1 P.M. at the Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course.
For more information, visit the official website.
