COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Mizzou cross country program is set to open the 2014 campaign this week as they travel to Champaign, Ill., on Friday (Aug. 29) for the Illlini Challenge. The meet will serve as a dual between the two Midwest Region programs on the Fighting Illini's home course at the Arboretum. The women's 5000-meter run will kick off the evening at 6:30 p.m., followed by the men's 6000-meter run at 7 p.m.