'89er 5K

Race Overview

• Event: The '89er 5K is hosted by the cadets in the '89er Battalion, Guthrie High School JROTC.
• History: The Guthrie JROTC program is the first JROTC program in the State of Oklahoma, dating back to 1935.
• Participation: Encourages competitive runners, recreational runners, and walkers: walk your dog, push a stroller, or simply enjoy the fellowship of your friends and neighbors.
• Purpose: Run proceeds support educational and leadership training opportunities for the students in JROTC.

Race Theme

• Theme: This year's '89er day race theme is BOOMTOWN, celebrating Guthrie's legendary boom - from 10 to 10,000 in one day.
• Invitation: Come run the boom!

Location

• Start/Finish Line: The Start/Finish line is at Honor Park in Downtown Guthrie, near 301 West Harrison Avenue, across from the Oklahoma Publishing Museum.

Course Information

• Course Type: USAT Certified Course: OK24012MU

Parking

• Notice: Harrison is closed at Division Street. Turn west on Vilas to 2nd or 3rd street for parking.
• Parking Areas: Park along Harrison Ave. west of 2nd street, or on 3rd street.

T-Shirts

• Availability: Will be available for the first 150 registered runners.

Race Medals

• Awards: Awarded to the first 100 finishers.

Trophies

• Categories: Trophies for the top male & female in the following age categories:
• Age 1: 18 & Under
• Age 2: 19 - 35
• Age 3: 36 - 49
• Age 4: 50 & Up

Pricing

• Age 5 & Under: Free
• Age 6 - 18: $15
• Age 19 & Up: $25
• Pricing Structure: This event is age-based, with adjusted pricing at the end of registration.

Race Packet Pickup

• Pickup Location: Race shirt and bib can be picked up at the JROTC building at Guthrie High School, located at 200 Crooks Drive in Guthrie until 4 pm.
• Instructions: The JROTC building is located in the metal buildings behind the high school. Drive behind the high school where the buses are parked and look for door #29. It also has a JROTC sign.
• Morning Pickup: You are also welcome to pick up your shirt and bib the morning of the run starting at 8 am.

Event Highlights

• Conjunction: This 5K is held in conjunction with Guthrie's 89'er Day Parade and celebration.
• Additional Activities: Stay for the parade, carnival, food trucks, and MORE!!

Historical Significance

• Commemoration: Oklahoma's '89er Day Celebration is an annual April event commemorating Oklahoma's first land run on April 22, 1889.
• Location: The City of Guthrie was the site of much of the Land Run's initial settlement and the first Territorial Capital.

Severe Weather Policy

• Monitoring: Weather forecasts are tracked before the race for heavy rain, thunder, lightning, high winds, etc.
• Communication: If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on the Guthrie JROTC Facebook Page and other event social media pages to alert participants of possible course changes.
• No Refunds: No refunds will be given if the event is canceled due to severe weather.

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