Background: Due to the high incidence of running-related injuries (RRIs), there is a need to better understand factors contributing to the prevalence of RRIs in community college (CC) women's cross-country runners when research is lacking in CC intercollegiate athletics. The limited focus on CC athletics has left numerous crucial questions about the significance and scope of intercollegiate athletics at the community college level unanswered. Purpose: The purpose of this quantitative dissertation was to investigate the relationship between the number of athletic trainers who were involved with female cross-country programs, available resources, and their predictive influence on the prevalence of running-related injuries among NCAA Division I women's cross-country programs, with a comparative analysis against community college women's cross-country programs. This study addressed a critical gap in the current literature by examining the role of sports medicine support and resources in different collegiate settings. Additionally, this study aimed to contribute valuable information to sports medicine, athletic training, and collegiate sports administration. The findings have the potential to influence policies, improve resource allocation, and ultimately enhance the well-being and safety of female cross-country athletes in diverse collegiate settings. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study that employed a cross-sectional survey research design to examine the impact of resources on the prevalence of RRIs between NCAA Division I and CC women's cross-country programs. The statistical analyses utilized an independent t-test to test the mean difference of RRIs between the NCAA Division I and CC women's cross-country programs. Multiple regression analysis was employed to identify significant program level predictors in the prevalence of RRIs between NCAA Division I and community college female cross-country programs. Results: This study investigated the relationship between resource availability and the prevalence of running-related injuries (RRIs) among women's cross-country programs at community college and NCAA Division I levels. Research question one utilized independent samples t-tests. No significant differences in RRIs per runner were found between NCAA Division I and community college programs. Research question two utilized linear regression analyses to assess the predictive value of various program-level factors, including athletic training staff, access to rehabilitation services, and athletic training budget. While most predictors did not significantly impact RRIs, specific findings showed that access to athletic training services was associated with variations in RRI prevalence at NCAA Division I and community college women's cross-country programs. Conclusion: This dissertation examined the prevalence of RRIs among women's cross-country programs in NCAA Division I and community colleges, focusing on potential predictors of these injuries. The findings revealed no significant difference in RRI rates between the two competition levels, suggesting that community colleges do not inherently pose higher injury risks despite their limited budgets. Regression analyses identified specific program-level factors affecting RRIs, such as the role of athletic trainers and access to rehabilitation services. Notably, the number of trainers dedicated solely to women's cross-country predicted higher RRI rates at community colleges, potentially due to sample size limitations or reporting inconsistencies. Additionally, access to athletic training services was associated with lower RRI rates, emphasizing the importance of targeted support. However, other factors, such as athletic training budget size and facility resources, did not significantly predict RRIs. These findings underscore the value of strategic resource allocation in maintaining athlete safety, with implications for injury prevention in community colleges and NCAA Division I programs. Future research should explore the effects of resource distribution and track injury trends over time to deepen the understanding of injury dynamics across competition levels. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]