HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest
- Date Fri 11th September 2026
- Time 8:00PM CDT
- Location Tallahassee, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $213.00
- Races 9 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
As the first major event of the season, the festival features multiple heats, including collegiate, high school varsity and junior varsity, middle school, and open divisions, ensuring that runners of all ages and skill levels can participate. With the stunning backdrop of the Apalachee Regional XC Park—home to prestigious competitions like the Florida High School State XC Championships and the 2026 World Athletics XC Championships—participants can look forward to an electrifying atmosphere filled with camaraderie and competition. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event that promises to kick off the cross country season in style!
Organiser's Description
WORLD FAMOUS APALACHEE REGIONAL XC PARK, TALLAHASSEE, FL
A CELEBRATION OF CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE DAYTONA 500. THE BIGGEST AND BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS THE FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR!
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
UNDER THE LIGHTS: NIGHTTIME COLLEGIATE, HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, & OPEN/MASTERS HEATS
XC RUNNING FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE
HEATS INCLUDE:
COLLEGIATE
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
OPEN
COACHES SWAG
EXCLUSIVE NIGHTS OF THUNDER COACHES BOX
RESERVED TEAM AREAS WITH AVAILABLE TENT/AMENITY RENTALS
_Official course of the Florida HS State XC Championships_
_2022 NJCAA XC Championships & 2026 World Athletics XC Championships _
Races
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Open Division 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 18 MAYWant to run on a World Class Cross Country Course? Come on out for the open heat! -
College Mens 8K
Incl. $13.00 Fee
Fri 11th September 2026 (8:00PM CDT)
$213.00
OPENS 06 SEP -
College Womens 5K
Incl. $13.00 Fee
Fri 11th September 2026 (8:45PM CDT)
$213.00
OPENS 06 SEP -
Middle School Girls 3K
Incl. $13.00 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (5:00PM CDT)
$213.00
OPENS 06 SEP -
Middle School Boys 3K
Incl. $13.00 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$213.00
OPENS 06 SEP -
Junior Varsity Girls 5K
Incl. $13.00 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$213.00
OPENS 06 SEP -
Junior Varsity Boys 5K
Incl. $13.00 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:30PM CDT)
$213.00
OPENS 06 SEP -
Varsity Girls 5K
Incl. $13.00 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (8:00PM CDT)
$213.00
OPENS 06 SEP -
Varsity Boys 5K
Incl. $13.00 Fee
Sat 12th September 2026 (8:30PM CDT)
$213.00
OPENS 06 SEP
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7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, 32311, FL, United States
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