Date: Friday November 6, 2026
The Basics 
Event: Hokie Open hosted by Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg, Va. / Buford Meredith Cross Country Course

The Lead: Hollins traveled to Blacksburg for a tune-up prior to next weekend's NCAA South Regional when they competed at the Hokie Open, hosted by Virginia Tech. The 4.4K event was held on the Buford Meredith Cross Country Course and featured runners from NCAA D1 programs, Virginia Tech, Duke, and James Madison.

Highlights & Notes  

• It marked the first time in Hollins history that they competed at the 4.4K distance.
• Elizabeth Lowry led Hollins with a final time of 21:43.5. Natalie Sullivan was next at 22:40.1 with Sage Hall completing a trio in the top 20 with a final time of 23:05.7.
• Rounding out the five Hollins runners was Alondra Reyes (23:52.7) and Gabrielle Delucien (37:39.2)

Full Results: 2026 Hokie Open

Up Next: Hollins wraps up the 2026 cross country season with a trip to Earlysville (Va.) for the 2026 NCAA South Region Championships. The event will be held over the course at Panorama Farms.