When
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Where
400 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah OK
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
🌟 Event Overview
- Date: April 24-25, 2026
- Location: 400 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK
- Festival Highlights: Celebrates "Where the Red Fern Grows" with arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, inflatables, petting zoos, and live music.
- More Info: For additional details, visit here.
🏃 Race Details
- Course: New route starting and finishing at NSU Letters sign (corner of Goingsnake, Muskogee, and Smith).
- Weather Policy: Rain or shine event: no reschedule option, will become a virtual run if necessary.
- Start Time: 6:30 PM on April 24th for both 5k and Fun Run.
- Entertainment: Finish near food trucks and live music at Norris Park.
🐕 Running with Pets
- Dog Participation: Encouraged to run with dogs, reflecting their importance in the festival.
- Timing: Chip timed race by I:40 Race Service for serious runners.
- Finishers Medals: Awarded to all 5k participants.
- Trophies: Top 3 male and female finishers will receive trophies.
📝 Event Registration
- Registration Open: Starts at 5:30 PM on race day.
- Early Bird Fees: Fun Run for $25, 5k for $30 (until April 7th).
- Full Price Fees: Fun Run for $30, 5k for $35 (after April 7th to race day).
- T-shirt Guarantee: Register by April 7th for guaranteed shirt: after that, shirts are first come first serve.
🗺️ Course Information
- Map: Coming soon: course details will be provided.
- Updates: Stay tuned for additional information regarding the race course.
- Contact: For further inquiries, refer to the race website.
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