The NCAA Cross Country Championships is an annual collegiate running event that determines the national champions in cross country for both men and women. Organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the championships typically feature teams and individual runners from various universities across the United States. Held in November, the event includes races of 10 kilometers for men and 6 kilometers for women. The championships showcase the top athletes from different regions, culminating in a competitive atmosphere that highlights endurance, strategy, and teamwork in the sport of cross country running.