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Hometown Hope Run

Muskogee, OK

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Where

Gospel Rescue Mission, Muskogee OK

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

6787°F

dry

2024

6489°F

dry

2023

6984°F

dry

2022

5884°F

dry

2021

6379°F

dry

2020

5575°F

dry

2019

6480°F

dry

2018

7386°F

dry

2017

7280°F

rain

2016

6483°F

dry

Best months to race in Oklahoma

About this race

It's time to "get your glow on" with the 2026 Hometown Hope Run!

We will be starting at Depot Green with pre-registration at the Depot beginning at 6pm, Saturday, October 3rd, and the run will begin at 7pm. It's all about the glow, so come decked out and ready to "shine" and get a chance to take home the award for Most Glow!

Support Gospel Rescue Mission

We hope that you will join us in supporting Gospel Rescue Mission and the men, women, and families that we serve. All proceeds go to provide life-changing services such as felony reintegration, addiction recovery, job skills, and so much more for those in crisis in Muskogee County.

Key Dates and Details:

  • 5k Prices:
    • Early Bird Special Price: Only $25 until July 4th
    • July 5th through September 18th: $30
    • September 19th through race day: $35
  • 1 Mile Fun Run Prices:
    • Early Bird Special Price: Only $20 until July 4th
    • July 5th through September 18th: $25
    • September 19th through race day: $30
  • T-shirt Guarantee deadline: September 19th (Shirts are first come first serve after this date)
  • Packet pick up/Late Registration: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration will be on Friday, October 2nd, from noon to 6:00 at the Gospel Rescue Mission at 323 Callahan. You can also pick up your packet on race day starting at 5:30 at the shelter at the Depot Green.
  • Questions about this Race???
  • You can click the questions box below or send an email to the Hometown Hope Race Committee: Nycky Miller - nycky.miller@grmok.org

About the Gospel Rescue Mission:

The Gospel Rescue Mission, Inc. was established in 1931 and has since been the Muskogee area's primary resource for those struggling in the crisis of hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness. We are a 501/c/3 non-profit corporation whose stated Partnering with the community to serve those who are in crisis to restore them to freedom and purpose through the transforming power of the gospel. Surviving on donations and volunteers the Gospel Rescue Mission strives to maintain the highest possible Christian standard in all its work by providing:

  • Shelter and food: for Men, Women, and Families
  • Drug & Alcohol Recovery Support Program
  • Spiritual Counseling and Encouragement
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Jesus said: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:35 & 36

Race Information:

For more information about the race, visit Hometown Hope Run.

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