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Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener

Date
August 28, 2026
Distance
Other
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From the Organizer

Elon's Cross Country Season Opener

Women will run 4 laps of the 1000 meter course, Men run 6.  Evening race, exciting format, details can be found on the Elon Cross Country website.

Events

Women's 4k
Men's 6k

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

87°

Typical Low

66°

Chance of Rain

36%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington Alamance Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:53 PMDaylight 13h 6m

Host City

About Elon, NC

Population

11,325

as of 2023

City Elevation

707 ft

Nearest Airport

GSO

Piedmont Triad International Airport · 24 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

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Days to train

Race
Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener
Date
August 28, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener?
Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener is a running race held in Elon, North Carolina on August 28, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener?
Friday, August 28, 2026 in Elon, North Carolina at Holt Chapel Ln. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener

Aug 28, 2026

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