Saturday Night Lights (Formerly 'Nooga at Night) 2026

Meet Information

Online Registration Instructions

3rd Annual Saturday Night Lights XC Invite

Saturday, September 12th, 2026

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SCHEDULE

Course preview: Saturday, September 12 6:00 - 7:15 PM

7:25 pm - High School Boys 

8:10 pm - High School Girls 

8:45 pm - College Men 

9:25 pm - College Women 

10:00 PM - Awards

LOCATION:

Grove Level North, 3931 Tom Manis Rd NE, Dalton, GA 30721

DIRECTIONS:

Grove Level Baptist Church Cross Country Course is located just south of Varnell, Ga. From Dalton, turn right just south of Georgia Highway 2 and then right again. The course will be on your right.  

AWARDS:

Top 10 individuals in each race will receive a medal.

Top 2 teams from each race will receive a Trophy.

COST:

Individuals: $20 per runner for teams with 4 runners or less

Full Team: $150 (7 plus of same gender)

Both Teams: $300 (Both genders)

ENTRIES:

PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER. CBISHOP@DALTONSTATE.EDU

DUE TO THE ENTRTY LIMIT, CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE YOU CAN OBTAIN THE PASSWORD TO REGISTER YOUR ATHLETES.

YOU CAN HAVE MORE THAN 7 RUNNERS FOR THE RACES, BUT NO MORE THAN 10 (PER GENDER). NO RUNNERS WITH A TIME SEED OF OVER 30 MINUTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. RACE CLOCK STOPS AFTER 30 MINUTES TO STAY ON SCHEDULE.

PAYMENT:

If paying by check:

Make out checks to

DALTON STATE FOUNDATION

Note: Cross Country Entry Fee

Send to:

Dalton State Athletics - Ottinger Hall

730 College Dr., Dalton, GA 30720



If paying by card, please use the link provided. https://daltonstate.givingfuel.com/saturday-night-lights

If sending two teams, click on $300 option. 

If sending one team, click on $150 option.

If bringing individuals, click other amount option and put proper total for team amount plus $20 per individual 

EX: Two teams plus three individuals = $360

ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS:

Please be aware that no unaffiliated teams will be allowed to register for this race. Schools must be members of the AHSAA, GHSA, GISA, NCHSAA, SCHSL, SCISA, TSSAA, or an equivalent organization to register and participate.

COURSE:

The 5k course consists of 2 laps (approximately 1.5 mile each) through a large field, and into the woods.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

A link will be provided soon for hotel group rates, food options near the course, and fun things in the area.

CONTACT:

Carrie Bishop -- Race Director 

cbishop@daltonstate.edu