Sadler Arts Academy Veterans Memorial 5k

🎖️ Event Overview

• Anniversary: It's the 13th Anniversary of the Annual Sadler Arts Academy Veterans Run!
• Date: Join us on November 8, 2025!
• Location: The event will be held at the Depot Green in the Arts District of Muskogee.
• Variety: Between the 1 mile Fun Run Walk, 5k Run, and 5k Ruck & Run, there’s something for everyone!

🏆 Host & Support

• Organizer: This event is hosted by the Sadler Arts Academy 7th and 8th Grade.
• Collaboration: In partnership with the City of Muskogee and the Muskogee Running Club.
• Support: Thank you for your interest in supporting the Sadler Arts Academy.
• Honor: This run honors retired and active duty service men and women.

📅 Event Details

• When: November 8, 2025 at 8:00 am. Registration & Packet Pick up starts at 6:30 am.
• Where: The New Depot Green at 3rd & Elgin in Muskogee.
• Events and Cost: 5k or 5k Ruck & Run is $30 for pre-registration or $35 for race day registration. 1 mile Fun Run/Walk is $20 or $25 on race day.
• Course Map: CLICK HERE FOR THE USATF CERTIFIED COURSE MAP.

👕 T-Shirts

• Pre-registered: T-shirts for all pre-registered runners.
• Race Day: Shirts for race day signups are first come first serve.

🥇 Awards

• Finishers Medals: All finishers of the Fun Run, 5k Run, and 5k Ruck & Run receive a medal.
• Special Awards: Awards for the farthest traveled, largest ruck group, oldest veteran, and youngest current serving military.

🎒 Ruck & Ruck + Run Challenge

• Definition: A ruck, or ruck sack, is a military term for a large backpack used in training and on the battlefield.
• Challenge Details: Requires men to wear a 45 lb minimum ruck and women to wear a 30 lb minimum ruck.
• Activity: Participants will stop at challenge stations along the 5k route.
• Team Participation: Participants can sign up as individuals or as a team.

📞 Contact Information

• For Questions: Contact Monica Skaggs at 918-869-1236 or email monica.skaggs@roughers.net.