BEMIDJI, Minn. – Bemidji State University Cross Country travels to Jamestown, N.D. for the Jimmie Invitational, hosted by the University of Jamestown Friday. The race kicks off at 10:10 a.m.  at the Parkhurst Campground in Jamestown. 
 
Two weeks ago, the Beavers competed at the 2025 Roy Griak Invitational where they finished 16^th overall with one runner, Maggie McCarthy taking 25^th at 24:13.8. The Beavers started the season in early September with the Augie Twilight, finishing 14^th of 26 teams with all seven runners marking personal bests in the 5K race. McCarthy has consistently led the team this season, finishing 25^th two weeks ago and 60^th at the Augie Twilight. 
 
This week's race will prepare the team for the 6,000-meter Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Championships on Oct. 24 in Wayne, Neb. The race is slated for 12 p.m. at the Wayne Country Club. 
 
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Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's and women's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).