TOLEDO, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced Monday an operational plan for Men's and Women's Cross Country for the 2020-21 season.

The Rockets will start their season at the Jeff Drenth Memorial Invitational in Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The 5K race will include Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University (women only) and begins at  1:00 pm.

The Rockets will have two more meets this season. The BGSU Invitational will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, followed by the MAC Championship Meet on Saturday, Nov. 21.

"We are really excited about the announcement," said Toledo director of cross country and track and field  Andrea Grove-McDonough. "We will do our best to put out the best squad possible. This season may allow for new interesting opportunities for some of our athletes." 

The 2020-21 cross country season plan includes recommendations for the health and safety of the student-athletes with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with state and local health guidelines.