Races

ABOUT THE AZALEA RUN: Hosted by the Muskogee Running Club, the City of Muskogee, and Saint Francis Health Systems, the Annual Azalea Run returns to Honor Heights Park on April 11th.   This run dates back to the mid-1980s, and has had many names, most recent of which has been the Muskogee Run.  For many years we start at Honor Heights Park and ran on roads to the west of the park.  This year's event will stay inside the park and is better suited with the traditional name "The Azalea Run".    This will be one of many events of the 2025 Azalea Festival, which will go on the entire month of April.  The Chili Cookoff will also be happening on April 10-11 at Hatbox Sports Complex in Muskogee.  We will be using a course familiar to many local runners, the Garden of Lights Run Course, but it will have a much different feel for a spring run.  Please read below for more event details and we hope to see you on April 11th!     T-SHIRTS & AWARDS: Included in your registration fee i

Green Country Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) will be hosting, Making Strides for Mental Health, on May 2, 2026 at the Depot Green in Depot District in Downtown Muskogee.  Please join us for the 5k or 1 mile Fun Run/Walk that will start at 8:00 am.  Our hope for this event is to bring together GCBHS employees, clients, and supporters as we make strides to improve mental health in our community.  Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned runner, you will feel welcome at this event.    After the run, participants and anyone in the community is invited to take part in our Family Fun Day that will be happening until 1:00 pm.   About GCBHS: GCBHS strives to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where those we serve can gain skills and resources necessary to lead healthy, self-sufficient, productive lives.  We do everything to live up to our motto, "Caring People Caring for Others." Why we are Hosting this Event: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. GCBHS is host

Join us on May 16, 2026, for a unique 5k experience at Hangar 3 inside the Hatbox Sports Complex in Muskogee.   🎲 The Experience: The race features a scenic loop of the Hatbox Sports Complex trail with an unforgettable start and finish: runners will fly in and out through the open doors of the Airport Hangar 3.   🎲 The Vibe: The 5k starts exactly two hours into the Die to Run Ultra endurance event (which begins at 7:00 AM). Since Ultra runners start a new loop at the top of every hour, the 9:00 AM start will be the biggest and most energetic launch of the day!   Curious about the Die To Run Ultra? View registration and details here: CLICK HERE   🎲Awards: Wood Die to Run 5k finishers medals for all 5k runners.  Top Male and Female receive a solid cedar 3.5" x 3.5" wooden die, laser-engraved on-site with the runners name a 5k time.     🎲T-Shirts:  For all runners that register by May 1st.  There maybe some extra shirts for May sign ups, but be sure

Saturday October 24, 2026Proceeds benefitting Fur Babies Adoptions and RescueIn Person 5K starts at 8:30 A.M.In Person 1K Fun Run starts at 8:00 A.M.   Race day registration and packet pick-up:  7:00 A.M. till 7:50 A.M. Timing by: Tatur Racing·     Medals to top 3 male/female standard age group in 5K·     Shirts will be handed out after race completion while supplies last (NOTE: 5K virtual option will have shirt pick up at later date)                                                                         Contact information: Shaiannea-downing@cherokee.org or 918-506-9940USATF Sanctioned Event and Certified Course https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=1142OK20009DG Mail race entry form to: Cherokee Nation Wings Program, P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465Make checks payable to: Fur Babies Adoptions and Rescue

I:40 Race Service with the help of the Muskogee Running Club and Muskogee Parks & Recreation will host the the Okie Half on March 13, 2027.  Okie Half 2027 will feature a flat certified course that starts/finishes inside the fully restored "Hanger 1" of the Hatbox Events Park.  We can't stress enough the FLATNESS of this course!  Also has cool features like going by the historic ROXY Theatre, "Circling Merle" at the Merle Haggard Statute, and going through Muskogee's Depot District.   The 5k course is also on the flat track that is USATF Certified and mostly run the loop trail around Hatbox Sports Complex.  There will be lots of goodies and extras with this event including: - GIVE AWAY ITEM YET TO BE DTERMINED!!   Must register by March 1st for guaranteed size.   - 1st Place Mugs for top runner in every Half Marathon Age Groups, 5 year age groups to 80 & Over - Cast finishers medals for half finishers & first place in each 5k Age Group (wood medals