The men and women's cross country teams began their 2001 campaign against Union College at Saratoga Springs. Both the men and women's teams were victorious. The women swept the top-three spots and 12 of the top 14 spots. Senior Maggie Hanson won the race on the 5k course in a time of 18:41.0. Jen Cammarano finished second in a time of 19:11.0. Freshman Julianna Allport placed third in a time of 19:59.0
Mac Weiss led the charge for the Continentals in the men's race as they swept the top seven spots. Weiss finished the 8k course in a time of 28:07.0. John Damaske was second in a time of 28:25.0. Junior Paul Jones came in third with a time of 28:39.0. Other finishers were Ryan Murelli, Chris Dunn, Matt Drescher and Nate Arnold.