Hear from Florida Southern College cross country and track assistant coach Ellie Fluman and assistant director of athletic communications Jace Aymond as they talk about her return to Lakeland, the 2026 schedule, a strong group of returners, and conference championships. The season opener for the Moccasins is on Saturday, Sept. 5, with the Uncle Nick's XC Bagel Run at Holloway Park in Lakeland. The men will race at 7:25 a.m. and the women at 7:50 a.m.