GREENVILLE, Pa. (Aug. 3) -- Thiel College Assistant Director of Track and Field / Head Cross Country Cosch Brandon Litz announced the Tomcats' 2026 slate Monday morning.

Litz enters his second season at the helm as he continues the rebuilding process of the Men's and Women's programs. The Cats will compete in four meets before jumping into championship competition at the conference and regional level.

"We're excited about the opportunities this schedule presents for our teams," Litz said. "Every meet is another chance to compete against quality programs and continue building toward where we want to be at the end of the season. Our focus is on making steady progress each week so we're running our best at the conference and regional championships."

Thiel will open the 2026 campaign at Westminster's Fisher Invitational on Sept. 4 before heading to Robert Morris for the RMU Colonial Invitational on Sept. 11.

The Blue and Gold will take part in Youngstown State's Collegiate Invitational on Sept. 26 before capping their regular season at Gettysburg's Aubrey Shenk Invitational on Oct. 17.

Thiel will battle in the Presidents' Athletic Conference Championships from The Brian, Charlotte, Jersey, Beau Gorby Family Championship Cross Country Course at MetroParks Farm in Canfield, Ohio on Oct. 31. 

The Cats will then take part in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional on Nov. 14 from Lock Haven University.