Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest
Chaires, United States • 11-12 Sep 2026
Event Overview
The Nights of Thunder Cross Country Fest is a two-day running event held at Apalachee Regional XC Park in Tallahassee, Florida. This venue is recognized as a world-class cross country course and serves as the official site for the Florida HS State XC Championships. The facility has also hosted international competitions, including the NJCAA XC Championships and the World Athletics XC Championships.
The event features a festival atmosphere with multiple races taking place under stadium lighting during the evening. Participation is open to diverse groups, ranging from middle school athletes to collegiate teams and individual participants in the open division.
Race Categories
The festival offers several distances and divisions for competitive and recreational runners:
- 3K for Middle School boys and girls.
- 5K for High School Varsity and Junior Varsity divisions.
- 5K for the College Women's division and the Open Division heat.
- 8K for the College Men's division.
Venue Facilities
The competition takes place at a dedicated cross country facility located at 7550 Apalachee Parkway. The venue provides reserved team areas for groups, with options available for tent and amenity rentals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.