HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest

  • Date Fri 12th September 2025
  • Time 8:00PM CDT
  • Location Tallahassee, Florida
  • Price $48.70 - $213.00
  • Races 9 races
  • Distances 5km, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest on September 12, 2025, at the world-famous Apalachee Regional XC Park in Tallahassee, Florida. This vibrant event celebrates the spirit of cross country running with a thrilling lineup of races under the lights, featuring collegiate, high school, middle school, and open/masters heats.

As the first major event of the year, participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere that mirrors the excitement of the Daytona 500. Runners of all levels, from varsity to junior varsity, will have the chance to compete on this prestigious course, which has hosted the Florida High School State XC Championships and will be the site for the 2026 World Athletics XC Championships. Don't miss the opportunity to join this unforgettable running festival on September 12, where camaraderie, competition, and celebration come together in a truly unforgettable way!

Organiser's Description

_SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2025_

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

  • Open Division 5K

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (7:00PM CDT)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
    Want to run on a World Class Cross Country Course? Come on out for the open heat!
  • College Mens 8K

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Fri 12th September 2025 (8:00PM CDT)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
  • College Womens 5K

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Fri 12th September 2025 (8:45PM CDT)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
  • Middle School Girls 3K

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Sat 13th September 2025 (6:00PM CDT)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
  • Middle School Boys 3K

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Sat 13th September 2025 (6:30PM CDT)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
  • Junior Varsity Girls 5K

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00PM CDT)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
  • Junior Varsity Boys 5K

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:30PM CDT)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
  • Varsity Girls 5K

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00PM CDT)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
  • Varsity Boys 5K

    Incl. $13.00 Fee

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:30PM CDT)

    $213.00

    CLOSED

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7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, 32311, FL, United States

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