Save the Date: 52nd Paul Short Run Set for Oct. 1-2, 2026

Photo by: Don Paul

Save the Date: 52nd Paul Short Run Set for Oct. 1-2, 2026

2/26/2026 9:08:00 AM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Paul Short Run

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh Athletics has announced the dates for the 52nd Paul Short Run, presented by ASICS. For the third consecutive year, the event will cover two days, with high school races scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, and the college and open competitions to be held on Friday, Oct. 2.

The full competition schedule for the Paul Short Run will be released in the coming months. The registration process will begin with the "Intent to Enter" process in July for coaches, and additional information on the intent to enter through the registration and payment process will be updated towards the end of June.

Future information for coaches, athletes, and spectators will also be available on the Paul Short Run website leading up to the event.

The 52nd Paul Short Run, presented by ASICS, will be the first of two major cross country events hosted by Lehigh during the 2026 season. Lehigh will also host the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional in November on the Goodman Campus Cross Country Course.