TUCSON, Ariz. – The Arizona men's and women's cross country teams are set to begin the 2019 season on Saturday morning as they will host the Cactus Open at Silverlake Park (2420 South Kino Pkwy).
 
The women's 2.7-mile race will begin at 6:45 a.m. MST, followed by the men's 3.7-mile race at 7:10 a.m. MST. Admission to the meet is free of charge.
 
The Cactus Open is the first of two meets Arizona will host with the Dave Murray Invitational taking place on Friday, Sept. 13.
 
Last season, Arizona sent Carlos Villarreal and Addi Zerrenner to the NCAA Cross Country Championships. Both Villarreal and Zerrenner finished in the top 15 individually at the Pac-12 Cross Country Championships as well.
 
Complete results and a recap can be found on ArizonaWildcats.com. Results will also be posted on Twitter.com at @ArizonaTrack.
 
Who is Competing
 
Men's Team
Shem Kemboi
Timothy Kibet
Connor McCabe
Collin Dylla
Christian Montoya
Turlan Morlan
 
Women's Team
Keelah Barger
Megan Bounds
Madison Christopher
Alaina Kautz
Peyton Heiden
Bailey Johnson
Thea Ramsey
Brigid Hanley
Meggie Karp
Lauren Neugeboren
 
Opponents
Arizona State
Grand Canyon
 
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