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A Behind the Scenes Look at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course

On Friday, October 30, Missouri hosted the 2026 SEC Cross Country Championships at the Gans Creek Course, featuring four nationally ranked teams including Arkansas competing starting at 10 a.m.
Josh Ebbesmeyer, a recreation specialist for Columbia Parks and Recreation, maintains the Gans Creek course year-round. "Maintenance of the course is not just an afterthought," Ebbesmeyer said, as the venue prepares to host the 2027 Midwest Regional Championship.
Razorbacks men's cross country coach Cale Wallace expressed high expectations for his seventh-ranked squad chasing fourth-ranked Alabama. "Our expectation is still to go win," Wallace said, as this championship represents the meet where athletes battle for team pride.
Missouri coach Kyle Levermore emphasized strategic positioning and pack running for postseason success. "We'll go in there with a plan," Levermore said, as runners like Tyler Freiner focus on teamwork and momentum through the championship race.
The permanent, year-round Gans Creek facility continues to solidify its role in midwestern cross country culture, hosting premier events for both high school and college competitors. This reputation positions the venue as a cornerstone of the region's competitive landscape.

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