HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest
September 11-12, 2026 at the World Famous Apalachee Regional XC Park, Tallahassee, FL.
This event is a celebration of Cross Country Running in the spirit of the Daytona 500. It is described as the BIGGEST and BEST event of the year and 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
Previous events hosted include: 2022 NJCAA XC Championships & 2026 World Athletics XC Championships