SAN MARCOS, Calif. The 7th Annual Cougar Challenge takes place on Saturday, Oct. 20, with the starter's gun for the 5K race going off at 8 a.m. and the 8K race following at 8:45 a.m. The Cal State San Marcos women's cross country team, who jumped up two spots to No. 8 in the latest NAIA Women's Cross Country Coaches' Top 25 Poll, will enter as the race favorite. The Cougars are undefeated in the race with last year's win a 59-point victory over second place Mesa College. Senior Kate Bouvatte collected her first individual win at last year's race, outsprinting three-time NAIA All-American Kelly Thompson in the final 100 meters to cross the line first in 17:30. Her time ranks the 11th fastest recorded on the CSUSM home course.For the full release, visit www.CSUSMCougars.com