SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - The Sault College Cougars played host to many of the best collegiate cross country runners in its second annual invitational race held at Crimson Ridge.

The weather cooperated as the forecasted rain held off producing optimal racing conditions.

Such conditions saw Cambrian's Mary Strain pace the field in blistering course record time of 18:26 – over a minute better then second place Jenelle Hanna (19:51) and third place Kaitlin Shuvera (Humber) at 20:08.

In the team results Humber edged out Fanshawe for first; the Sault College Cougars finished sixth with Lindsey Lewkowitz finishing 30th.

The men's race also produced its share of exciting action on a fast track including a photo-finish for first place.

Centennial's William Chemo edged out Fleming's Riley Olesky at the tape with both posting times of 26:41. Fanshawe's Seth Marcaccio came in third with a time of 26:52.

In the men's team results Fanshawe claimed the championship out-pointing Mohawk who finished second. Sault College's Liam Johnson was the top Cougar runner finishing 44th.

The day's event was a trial run of the Crimson Ridge course which will play host to the 2016 CCAA Cross Country National Championships on Nov. 12.

Source: Sault College