6 running events in Muskogee, Oklahoma

I:40 Race Service with the help of the Muskogee Running Club and Muskogee Parks & Recreation will host the the Okie Half on March 14, 2026. Okie Half 2026 will feature a flat certified course that starts/finishes inside the newly restored "Hanger 1", now called the Hatbox Events Center. We can't stress enough the FLATNESS of this course! Also has cool features like going by the historic ROXY Theatre, "Circling Merle" at the Merle Haggard Statute, and going through Muskogee's Depot District. The 5k course is also on the flat track that is USATF Certified and mostly run the loop trail around Hatbox Sports Complex.

There will be lots of goodies and extras with this event including:

• JOGGER PANTS FOR ALL RUNNERS - 5k & HALF MARATHONER!! Must register by March 1st for guaranteed size. These aren't the sweat pants you grew up with!!! Super soft, modern fit, great for running or a causal day. CLICK HERE FOR SIZING CHART

• 1st Place Mugs for top runner in every Half Marathon Age Groups, 5 year age groups to 80 & Over

• Cast finishers medals for half finishers & first place in each 5k Age Group (wood medals for 2nd & 3rd)

• BBQ Meal afterwards for Half Runners, and lots of refreshments for 5k Runners

• Extra Food Vendors at the finish line - For your Coffee & Sweets Craves!

• Free 5 to 10 minute post race massages for all Half Marathon runners

Event Details

Registration Fees:

EARLY EARLY BIRD: March to June

• 5k: $25

• Half Marathon: $60

EARLY BIRD: July to October

• 5k: $27.50

• Half Marathon: $65

Regular Price: November to Valentines Day:

• 5k: $32.50

• Half Marathon: $70

Month of Price: February 15th to March 14th:

• 5k: $35

• Half Marathon: $75

Weekend of Price: In person Sign up only (3/13 & 3/14):

• 5k: $40

• Half Marathon: $80

Packet Pick Up/Late Registration: The packet pickup will be on Friday evening March 13th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Hatbox Events Center - 630 S 40th Street Muskogee, OK. This is also where the race will start and finish the following morning. You do not have to pick up your packet on Friday. They will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am. In-person registration will be available on Friday and Saturday.

Start Times: 7:45 am for the Half, 8:00 am for the 5k

Time Limit: For the half marathon the time limit is 4:15 (Must finish by noon).

USATF Certified Courses: Both the 5k and Half Marathon course will be on flat and certified courses. Click here to see course maps at okiehalf.com

Medals & Awards:

• All the Half Marathoners will get a custom finishers medal!

• There will be age group medals for the 5k, 1st Place Cast Medals, 2nd and 3rd Wood Medals

• One a kind trophies for the top 3 Male and Female overall winners of the half and the 5k.

Shirts: 5k runners and Half Marathon Runners will get a guaranteed t-shirt if they sign up by March 1st. First come first serve after March 1st.

After Race Food: A Half Marathon entry includes a meal at the finish line from Mother Tucker's BBQ Food Truck. 5k participants and spectators are welcome to purchase a meal. There will also be cold food and drinks provided to 5k and Half participants.

ABOUT THE AZALEA RUN: Hosted by the Muskogee Running Club, the City of Muskogee, and Saint Francis Health Systems, the Annual Azalea Run returns to Honor Heights Park on April 11th.

This run dates back to the mid-1980s, and has had many names, most recent of which has been the Muskogee Run. For many years we start at Honor Heights Park and ran on roads to the west of the park. This year's event will stay inside the park and is better suited with the traditional name "The Azalea Run".

This will be one of many events of the 2025 Azalea Festival, which will go on the entire month of April. The Chili Cookoff will also be happening on April 10-11 at Hatbox Sports Complex in Muskogee.

We will be using a course familiar to many local runners, the Garden of Lights Run Course, but it will have a much different feel for a spring run. Please read below for more event details and we hope to see you on April 11th!

T-SHIRTS & AWARDS: Included in your registration fee is a Azalea Run t-shirt, refreshments afterwards, and a chance to win a Azalea Run medal that will be awarded to the top 3 in each age groups. Age Groups will be - 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and Over.

5k COURSE: The Garden of Lights Run course will keep runners inside the park and will offer many beautiful views of the parks flowers and gardens. CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP

AZALEA RUN REGISTRATION FEES

Until March 8th - EARLY BIRD PRICES!!!! - $17.50 FUN RUN, $25 5k

MARCH 9th to APRIL 5th - LOWER REGISTRATION PRICES!!!! - $20 FUN RUN, $27.50 5k,

APRIL 4th - LAST DAY TO REGISTER WITH SHIRT GUARANTEE

APRIL 6th TO RACE DAY - FULL PRICE REGISTRATION FEES - $22.50 FUN RUN, $30 5k

PACKET PICKUP:

FRIDAY, APRIL 10th - 3 PM TO 6 PM - PACKET PICKUP, HONOR HEIGHTS PARK NORTH SHELTER BY SPLASH PAD

RACE DAY SCHEDULE (April 11th):

6:30 AM - EVENT DAY REGISTRATION OPENS HONOR HEIGHTS PARK (North shelter by Splash Pad)

8:00 AM - 5K RACE, & 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK START

9:00 AM - 5K AWARDS

Race Contact Info: Joel Everett [email protected] or 918-684-6302 x 1473

Green Country Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) will be hosting, Making Strides for Mental Health, on May 2, 2026 at the Depot Green in Depot District in Downtown Muskogee. Please join us for the 5k or 1 mile Fun Run/Walk that will start at 8:00 am. Our hope for this event is to bring together GCBHS employees, clients, and supporters as we make strides to improve mental health in our community. Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned runner, you will feel welcome at this event.

After the run, participants and anyone in the community is invited to take part in our Family Fun Day that will be happening until 1:00 pm.

About GCBHS: GCBHS strives to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where those we serve can gain skills and resources necessary to lead healthy, self-sufficient, productive lives. We do everything to live up to our motto, "Caring People Caring for Others."

Why we are Hosting this Event: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. GCBHS is hosting this run to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in the lives of those in our community and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Proceeds from this event go toward furthering the outreach and services to the community regarding mental health.

Run Details Registration Fees:

5k is $30, Fun Run is $20

T-Shirts: Must register by April 16th to get a guaranteed shirt in your size. Shirts are first come first served after 4/16.

Awards: Medals to the top 3 in every 5 year age group up to 80 and over and trophies to the Top 3 Overall Males and Females.

Race timing: Chip timed race by I:40 Race Service