Harvard cross country is set to compete at the Paul Short Run this weekend at Lehigh University, marking their first appearance at this event in several years. The men’s race starts at 11:00 AM, followed by the women’s race at 11:30 AM in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The men’s team is currently ranked 12th nationally and first in the Northeast region, while the women’s team holds the fourth spot in regional rankings. Key runners include reigning NCAA Men’s National Champion Graham Blanks and NCAA Northeast All-Region athlete Ella Gilson. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Paul Short Run, first held in 1969.