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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
17675 S. Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah OK
5K
68–87°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
61–75°F
dry
2024
67–88°F
dry
2023
76–97°F
dry
2022
67–87°F
dry
2021
71–90°F
rain
2020
71–85°F
dry
2019
71–93°F
dry
2018
74–85°F
rain
2017
64–79°F
dry
2016
73–91°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 5
Sunny · 85–107°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 85°F · 13% chance of rain · wind up to 15 mph
About this race
Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run
Date: Saturday – September 5, 2026
Location: Race will begin at the Cherokee Nation War Memorial, 17675 S. Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK
Schedule:
- Fun Run: 7:00 a.m.
- 5K Start: 7:30 a.m.
- Registration: Opens at 6:00 a.m.
- Registration Close: 7:25 a.m.
Awards:
- Medals: Top 3 male/female in standard age group for 5K
- Shirts: Handed out after race completion while supplies last
Contact Information:
- Name: Sarah Bluebird
- Phone: (918) 772-8027
- Email: sarah-bluebird@cherokee.org
Event Details:
- Certification: USATF Sanctioned Event and Certified Course
- Course Map: View Course Map
- 5K Virtual Option: Shirt pick up to be scheduled at later date
- Timing: By Tatur Racing
More Information:
For additional details, please visit the official race page: Cherokee National Holiday Veterans 5K.
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