HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Distance
- Open Division 5K · College Mens 8K · College Womens 5K & more
From the Organizer
September 11-12, 2026
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
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest?
- HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest is a running event held in Tallahassee, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest?
- Friday, September 11, 2026 in Tallahassee, FL at 7550 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest
Sep 11, 2026