HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest

Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT

Vibe analysis coming soon

Course feel, difficulty, and community fit are being added to this listing. Check back, and always confirm details on the official registration page.

Distances & registration

9 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3K
Sat, Sep 12, 5:00 PM CDT · From $213.00
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT
3K
Sat, Sep 12, 5:30 PM CDT · From $213.00
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 PM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 23, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT · Closes Jun 27, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT

+ 6 more options

5K
Fri, Sep 11, 8:45 PM CDT · From $213.00
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · Closes Sep 11, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 PM CDT · From $213.00
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 PM CDT · From $213.00
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 PM CDT · From $213.00
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 PM CDT · From $213.00
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 6:59 PM CDT
8K
Fri, Sep 11, 8:00 PM CDT · From $213.00
Opens Sep 6, 2026, 7:25 AM CDT · Closes Sep 11, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, warm-day exposure

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

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

Lower-difficulty races in the same state.

Higher-difficulty races in the same state.