CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.- Austin Peay cross country and track and field head coach Asha Gibson-Smith announced the 2024 fall schedule for the Governors men's and women's cross country teams. The schedule includes three meets in Tenessee, a homecoming trip to Jacksonville State for coach Gibson-Smith, and a trip to DeLand, Florida for the ASUN Championships.

The Govs kick off the season in Nashville at the Belmont Opener on Friday, Aug. 30. Two weeks later on Friday Sep. 13, Austin Peay travels to Hunstville, Alabama, for the Southern Showcase, hosted by Jacksonville State, Gibson-Smith's alma mater.

The first Saturday meet of the season will be a return to Music City for the Micheal Pretorious Invitational, hosted by Trevecca, on Sep. 28. The Govs wrap up the regular season  on Friday Oct.18 for the Golden Eagle invitational, hosted by Tennessee Tech. 

Austin Peay competes for the ASUN title on November 2 in DeLand, Florida, at the ASUN Cross Country Championships, hosted by Stetson.