THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University Cross Country program announced plans for its annual summer camp and home meet for 2026.
 
The cross-country camp will assess your athletes' ability level in distance running, teach fundamental running mechanics and skills needed to improve as a cross country and distance track & field athlete. Many of the skills that will be worked on will benefit the athletes' performance in other sports as well. 
 
Camp will be led by Head Track & Field and Cross Country Stefanie Slekis; along with other staff members, current cross-country student-athletes and experienced distance runners. Each camper will leave with the knowledge to create their own summer training plan based on their ability level and a better understanding of how to establish process and outcome goals to improve as an athlete in any sport.  Sign up your camper now!
 
Dates: June 1-4, 2026
Time:  7:30 am to 11:30 am
Ages:  10 to 17 years old
Fee:  $180.00
Location:  Barker Hall Meeting Room, Grass track, and Nicholls Farm 
 
The Colonels will host their 8th annual home meet presented by Walk-Ons on Saturday, October 3rd at Nicholls Farm.
 
7:00AM - Colonel Cross Country 3200m (Community Race) (Register online 30-shirt guaranteed by 9/23, race day 6am-6:45am $35-no race shirt)
7:30AM Free Kids 1k (online or race day waiver to be signed)
8:00AM- University Men's 4 Mile
8:30AM - University Women's 5k
9:00AM –High School Boys' Varsity 5k
9:30AM- High School Girl's Varsity 5k
10:15AM- Junior Varsity Girl's & Boy's 3200m