2 walking events in Muskogee, Oklahoma

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