North Carolina · 6K · 4K
Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener
Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener is a 6K and 4K event held in Elon, North Carolina. It was last held on August 28, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Elon, NC
Race details
- Last held
- August 28, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Elon, North Carolina
- Distances
- 6K, 4K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- elonphoenix.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Course profile — 6K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 4K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener
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.
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Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener: common questions
- When is the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener held?
- In Elon, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener offer?
- 6K and 4K.
- How do I register for the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed.
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