NEENAH, Wisconsin – The Midwest Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll positions Luther Women's Cross Country at the fifth ranked spot, reflecting an even position as they compete in the Midwest Conference for the first time. 

Head Coach, Yarrow Pasche enters her 22nd season with the Women's Cross-country program. 

The Luther Women's Cross-Country team will be hosting 4 home events this year and are set to start their season at the Ole 5k Opener on Friday, Sept. 4th, at 6:00 PM in Northfield, Minnesota. 

2026 Women's Cross Country Preseason Poll – Points (first place votes) 

1. Grinnell College (7 first –place votes) - 75 points  

    T2.  Ripon College – 71 points 

    T2.   Cornell College (3) - 71 points 

      4. Lawrence University - 56 points 

     5.  Luther College – 46 points 

    6. Lake Forest College – 40 points 

    7. Monmouth College – 28 points 

    8.  Beloit College – 25 points 

    9. Illinois College – 21 points 

  10. Knox College – 17 points