11801 S. May, Oklahoma City OK
Thursday, December 24th, 2026
THE KILGORE HALF Also known as THE RUN FOR THE DEPLOYED
THE HISTORY OF THE CHRISTMAS EVE RUN
- Origin: In 2009, Scott was deployed over Christmas and decided to run a half marathon on Christmas Eve.
- Tradition: The following year, he replicated the run, but from home, inviting the Oklahoma City Southside Running Club to join.
- Growth: In 2010, the first year as hosts, there were 24 runners; the event grew to 60 runners in 2012.
- Community: Since moving from OKC, events continued in Virginia Beach, and other states with friends and family participating.
APPRECIATION
We thank you for caring about your service members, near and far. We appreciate you coming out each year, despite the conditions, in a showing of support for all they do and sacrifice. It’s a small gesture, but one we feel is profoundly felt.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE, JUST SHOW UP WITH A FOOD DISH, RUNNING SHOES, AND A SMILE!
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