Upper Iowa heads to Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday for the 43rd GLVC Women’s Cross Country Championship, a 6,000-meter race hosted by Drury. The Peacocks are looking to improve on last year’s 14th-place finish after placing fourth at their most recent meet, the Luther Legends Invite.

By the Numbers
  • Race: 6,000 meters, Saturday at 10 a.m. CT.
  • Upper Iowa finished fourth at the Luther Legends Invite with 128 points.
  • Katie Kraft led the Peacocks at that meet, placing 28th in 17:09.2.
  • Upper Iowa finished 14th at the 2025 GLVC Championship.
Yes, But

Last year’s result offers a tough benchmark: Lewis won the team title with 40 points, while Upper Iowa’s top finisher placed 107th. The Peacocks’ fourth-place finish at their latest meet shows a stronger recent team result, but it came against a different field.

State of Play
  • The championship is at Allison Sports Town in Springfield, Missouri, and will stream on the GLVC Sports Network.
  • The team champion, individual Runner of the Year and Freshman of the Year will be determined, while the top 20 individuals earn All-GLVC honors.
What's Next

Saturday’s race will reveal how Upper Iowa’s recent form translates to conference competition and whether the Peacocks can improve their team finish from 2025.

Bottom Line

Upper Iowa arrives with a recent fourth-place result and a chance to measure its progress on the GLVC’s biggest stage.