SAN MARCOS, Calif. The Cal State San Marcos men's and women's cross country teams will host the 9th Annual Cougar Challenge this Saturday, Oct. 15. The women's squad has won the event every year it has been held, while the men's team has won each of the last four seasons. The Cougar Challenge will be the final regular season race in preparation for the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships to be held at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario, Calif. on Oct. 22. The general public is invited to race against the Cougars. For information on how to sign up, click here. The Schedule 9th Annual Cougar Challenge Saturday, Oct. 15 San Marcos, Calif. Mangrum Track and Field Race Information | Women's 5K Course Map | Men's 8K Course Map Race Start Times 8:00 a.m. Women's 5000m 8:45 a.m. Men's 8000m The Courses Both the 5K and 8K courses begin on the Mangrum infield and finish on the track. The courses are flat and fast, consisting of dirt trails and grass fields. The Competition - USTFCCCA Rankings Listed Cal State San Marcos (NCAA Division II: Men; Women) Biola University (NAIA: Men No. 4; Women No. 2) Cal State San Bernardino (NCAA Division II: Women) Cuyamaca College (NJCAA Division I: Men; Women) Mesa College (NJCAA: Men; Women) Los Angeles Harbor College (NJCCA: Men; Women) Point Loma (NCAA Division II: Women No. 16) Soka (NAIA: Men; Women) For more, visit CSUSMCougars.com.