Stanford gets a preview of the NCAA course and competes against some of the best teams in the country when it runs Saturday at the Pre-Nationals in Wisconsin.

The Stanford Invitational resumed after a year hiatus, but nothing really changed in the women's race, with Stanford's Elise Cranny repeating her victory from 2016.

After a year hiatus, the Stanford Invitational cross country meet is back. The 44th version will be held Saturday at Stanford Golf Course.

Stanford opened its season Saturday at the USF Invitational, with the women winning and the men placing second.

Stanford, annually a national contender, opens its cross country season at the USF Invitational at Golden Gate Park on Saturday.

The NCAA Championships will be in Madison, Wisconsin, on Nov. 17. No doubt Stanford's will be in the mix for team and individual honors.