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A flock of birds flies across a dramatic sky with sunbeams piercing through clouds, above a grassy field marked by colorful flags.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
001_Huddle_26XC_NDC_4633Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Two individuals wearing Virginia Tech athletic apparel stand together under a clear blue sky.
A smiling athlete with braided hair and a nose ring, wearing a maroon Nike tank top, is captured in a close-up shot with blurred figures in the foreground.
Athletes in maroon and orange uniforms laugh and connect during a casual moment on a grassy field.
A group of athletes in maroon and navy uniforms race across a grassy field during a cross-country event.
A runner with race number 69 stands under bright sunlight, accompanied by a person in a Virginia Tech shirt.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Athletes compete in a cross-country race on a grassy field, wearing team uniforms and numbered bibs.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
008__26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4682Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A group of athletes in maroon and blue uniforms run together on a grassy trail during a cross-country race.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A group of runners competes in a cross-country race on a grassy trail lined with trees and a fence.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A group of athletes in maroon and blue uniforms run through a sunlit forested trail.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A group of athletes in maroon uniforms runs along a grassy path during a cross-country race, with trees and sunlight in the background.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
014_Group_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_2720Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
015_Group_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_2849Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A Virginia Tech-branded utility vehicle drives along a dirt path through a wooded area.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Six athletes in maroon and black uniforms run across a grassy field during a cross-country race, with trees in the background.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
020_Coe_E_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3001Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
021_Mikhin_L_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3048Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
022_Elakari_K_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3080Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
023_Chepchirchir_S_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3212Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
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An athlete in a maroon uniform with the number 114 runs along a grassy trail during a cross-country race, as spectators and officials watch from the sidelines.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
026_Coe_E_26XC_NDC_3328Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
An athlete crosses the finish line under a banner as spectators watch from behind a fence during a race at sunset.
028_Elakari_K_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3393Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
030_Chepchirchir_S_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3510Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
031_Pugsley_L_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3554Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
An athlete crosses the finish line under a banner as spectators watch from behind a wooden fence.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
An athlete in a maroon uniform crosses the finish line under a large banner during a cross-country race, with spectators watching from behind a wooden fence.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A person sits on a wooden bench with hands covering their face, revealing wide eyes, while a Gatorade cup rests beside them.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Two athletes in maroon uniforms with numbers 117 and 118 sit on a wooden bench at an outdoor event, smiling and resting after competition.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
038_Johnson_C_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3643Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
040_Fadden_W_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3659Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A young athlete in a maroon and orange running uniform with "VT" on the chest gestures with both hands while standing outdoors.
042_Huddle_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4741Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Silhouetted athletes stand on a field against a dramatic, cloud-filled sky at dusk.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
045_Start_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3723Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
047_Group_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3800Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
046_Team_26XC_NDC_3782Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
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A group of athletes in varied team uniforms race across a grassy field during an outdoor cross-country event.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
050_Decambre_D_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_3880Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
051_Johnson_C_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4044Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
053_Decambre_D_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4102Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Athletes compete in a cross-country race, with one runner in a maroon Virginia Tech uniform leading the pack on a grassy course.
A group of runners competes on a dirt path through a wooded area, with a Virginia Tech vehicle visible in the foreground.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A group of runners in athletic gear competes on a dirt trail surrounded by dense trees and fallen leaves.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Athletes in maroon uniforms run competitively across a grassy field during a cross-country race, with spectators watching from the sidelines.
058_Boone_C_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4259Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Four athletes run along a grassy path bordered by trees and foliage during an outdoor cross-country race.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
059_Johnson_C_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4269Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
061_Decambre_D_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_Kelly_R_4290Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
062_Kasperowski_N_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4319Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
064_Fadden_W_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4784Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
An athlete in a maroon uniform with the number 110 runs along a dirt path beside a wooden fence during an outdoor race.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Two athletes race across a grassy field at sunset, with spectators and a utility vehicle visible in the background.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
Two athletes in maroon and black uniforms run across a grassy field during a cross-country race, with spectators watching from behind a wooden fence under golden sunlight.
068_Decambre_D_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_Kelly_R_4826Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
070_Kasperowski_N_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4422Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
A runner in a maroon uniform with the number 109 crosses the finish line under a banner, with other competitors and spectators visible in the background.
A runner in a maroon uniform with the number 111 competes on a grassy course during a cross-country race at sunset, with spectators and other runners visible in the background.Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
072_Johnson_C_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4470Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026
074_CLUB_RUNNER_26XC_hokie_invitational_NDC_4581Virginia Tech Mens and Womens Cross Country Athletes compete at Buford Meredith Cross Country Course in Blacksburg, Virginia. September 18, 2026