HOKA + Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest

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