Florida Gators cross country

The Florida Gators cross country program represents the University of Florida in the sport of cross country running. The program includes separate men's and women's cross country teams, both of which compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The men's cross country team officially started in 1935; the women's team began in 1980.^[2]

Founded1935 (men); 1980 (women)

UniversityUniversity of Florida

Athletic directorScott Stricklin

Head coachMike Holloway (4th season)

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Florida Gators cross country
Founded	1935 (men); 1980 (women)
University	University of Florida
Athletic director	Scott Stricklin
Head coach	Mike Holloway (4th season)
Conference	SEC
Location	Gainesville, Florida, US
Course	Mark Bostick Golf Course
Nickname	Gators
Colors	Orange and blue[1]
Men's NCAA appearances
1979, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2013
Women's NCAA appearances
1981, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2023, 2024, 2025
Men's conference champions
1955, 1986, 1987
Women's conference champions
1984, 1996, 1997, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2023, 2025

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