10K races near Guthrie

Du Kona is a multi-sport race at Mitchell Park on Guthrie Lake in Guthrie, Oklahoma, offering sprint triathlon, super sprint triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, and aquathlon. It serves as an end-of-season event, noted as the final race of the year in Oklahoma. The sprint triathlon includes a 500-yard swim, 18-mile bike, and 3-mile run. The duathlon consists of a 2-mile run, an 18-mile bike, and a final 2-mile run. The swim takes place in a protected cove on a no-wake lake, with kayak support and space for spectators along the shoreline. The bike course involves multiple loops and is considered challenging across the various distance options. The race concludes with a fast run course. Check-in requires a photo ID, the pre-race meeting occurs in transition, and awards are presented as printed certificates by a USAT-certified race director.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, and 13.1M in Oklahoma City is a morning race series starting at Lake Stanley Draper. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, all beginning at 8:00 AM. This is a local race with a standard setup: registration is done in advance via RunSignup, packet pickup is shortly before the start, and on-site registration is not available. The courses consist of short out-and-back segments, meaning each distance is completed by running laps of the same route. The 5K covers the route twice, the 10K covers it four times, and the half marathon covers it six times. All participants have a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit.

The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances on the trails of Lake Stanley Draper Park in Oklahoma City. This event honors military veterans, who may register at no cost. The race route utilizes the park's trails surrounding Lake Stanley Draper, providing a lakeside park setting rather than a city-road course. All finishers will receive a patriotic race shirt and a distinctive medal. Awards are presented to top finishers and to runners in five-year age categories.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Stillwater begins at 8:00 AM from Shelter #3 at Boomer Lake Park, located on the west side of the lake near the Boomer Park Splash Pad. This US Road Running event offers three distances, all on repeat out-and-back courses. Registration must be completed online via RunSignup prior to race day, as there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup is available for a brief period on race morning before the start. The 5K follows one out-and-back loop. The 10K repeats this loop twice, and the half marathon uses its own out-and-back course four times. Pacing and lap management are key considerations. The course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Medals will be given to all finishers, and awards will be presented. Series points contribute to US Road Running standings. A best costume award complements the Gobbler theme.

The Turkey Shuffle is a November running event in Oklahoma City, held at Stars & Stripes Park. Participants can select a 1-mile run, a 5K, or a 10K. Children 10 and under have a dedicated Kids Dash of approximately 50 meters. The course winds through local parks and greenbelts, offering a fall landscape with autumn colors instead of a city-street setting. It accommodates various participants, including short-distance walkers and runners, 5K and 10K participants, and families with young children. DJ Sasquatch will provide music on race day. The event is also part of a Run Streak Bundle, which offers a discount for registering for multiple races in different cities.

The Next Loop Endurance Series challenges runners with a 3.1-mile trail loop. Start a new loop every hour on the hour. After each loop, decide whether to continue or stop. Only completed loops are counted. This format tests discipline, recovery, decision-making, and endurance. It is for first-time 10K participants to seasoned ultra runners and functional athletes. Run the loop. Recover. Decide. Repeat. Find your next limit, one loop at a time.

Merry Mitchmas is a 5K and 10K race held in Mitch Park, Edmond, Oklahoma, with the start and finish at 1501 W Covell Road. Red Coyote organizes this winter running event, offering two straightforward options: a single 3.1-mile loop for the 5K, or two loops for the 6.2-mile 10K. This is the race's third annual edition, and it has quickly become Red Coyote Running's largest and most popular event. The course is a clockwise loop on the Mitch Park Rec Trail, featuring gently rolling terrain suitable for beginners, families, and experienced runners alike. The holiday theme contributes to its appeal, including a half-mile kids dash, a post-race hot cocoa bar, and an opportunity to meet Santa. This race is considered a family-friendly seasonal favorite locally, and organizers note that it typically sells out.

The Kilgore Half Marathon & 10K takes place on Christmas Eve in Oklahoma City, offering a 13.1-mile half marathon or a 10-kilometer race. Known also as The Run for the Deployed, its objective is to support service members, not to award prize money or create a large spectacle. The event originated from a Christmas Eve half marathon run during deployment. It expanded into small local gatherings hosted at a home, initially attracting only a few dozen participants. The tradition has since spread beyond Oklahoma City, with an edition in Virginia Beach and other runners continuing it in various cities and states. Registration is free, and organizers have stated that participation is open even without formal registration. The day fosters a relaxed community atmosphere, featuring shared food, informal meetups, and volunteer support for the run.