5K races near Wagoner

The Port Harbor Dash offers a 5K, 10K, and family fun run at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The race takes place at an active inland port, distinct from typical park paths or downtown street circuits, where runners share the environment with a working harbor, towboats, barges, and industrial activities. The 5K and 10K courses follow the port's harbor, marking the beginning of the navigable stretch of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The port spans approximately 2,500 acres and hosts over 50 companies, many involved in manufacturing. The event caters to families and runners alike, featuring a fun run, food trucks, inflatables, music, and games, with proceeds benefiting local manufacturing education programs.

The Fast and The Furriest 5K is a local event held at Three Rivers Health Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The day begins with a 1K fun run/walk at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m. A virtual 5K option is also available for those unable to attend in person. Proceeds benefit Fur Babies Adoptions and Rescue. Check payments for mailed entries can be sent through the Cherokee Nation Wings Program. The 5K is USATF sanctioned, features a certified course, and will be timed by Tatur Racing. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in standard 5K age groups. Shirts will be distributed after the race while supplies last, with virtual runners able to collect theirs later.

The Will Rogers Memorial 5K is a morning run/walk in Claremore, Oklahoma, held at the Rogers State University Nature Reserve on West Will Rogers Boulevard. The fun run/walk begins at 8:00 a.m., with the in-person 5K starting at 8:30 a.m. Packet pickup concludes just before the first start. A virtual 5K option is available for those unable to attend in person. The 5K follows a USATF-sanctioned, certified course, ensuring an officially measured distance. TATUR Racing provides timing services, and medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in standard 5K age groups. Shirts are distributed post-race while supplies last. This race supports the Cherokee Nation Wings Program, featuring reduced entry fees and a special coupon code for Wings members.

The Healthy Native 5K is a running event in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It features an in-person 5K that starts in the morning, preceded by a 1K Fun Run/Walk. Participants can opt for the main 5 km race, the shorter 1 km distance, or a virtual 5K. This offers options for those seeking a timed run and those preferring a low-pressure walk or family-friendly distance. Race-day registration and packet pickup occur before the events begin. Shirts are distributed after participants finish, as long as supplies remain. TATUR Racing handles the timing, and medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K.

The Okie Half, held in March in Muskogee, Oklahoma, offers a half marathon and a 5k. Both races begin and conclude within Hatbox Events Park's restored Hanger 1. The half marathon starts at 7:45 a.m., followed by the 5k at 8:00 a.m. The half marathon has a 4-hour, 15-minute time limit. Both courses are flat and USATF certified, providing a straightforward road race. I:40 Race Service organizes the event with support from the Muskogee Running Club and Muskogee Parks & Recreation. The half marathon course departs Hatbox and incorporates several Muskogee landmarks, such as the historic ROXY Theatre, the Merle Haggard statue, and the Depot District. The 5k route remains near Hatbox Sports Complex, primarily utilizing its loop trail. The finish line returns runners to the hangar, where half marathoners receive a post-race meal from Mother Tuckers BBQ. Awards consist of first-place mugs for half marathon age-group winners, cast finisher medals for half marathon participants, and wooden medals for second and third place in 5k age groups.

The 6th Annual event helps the Fort Gibson American Legion and Trail of Honor Flags make a lasting tribute. Their goal is to make the flags lining HWY 62 to the National Memorial Cemetery permanent, featuring 300 flag poles with 5x8 American Flags. Carry a flag throughout the race, honoring service members as you run through the flags on Memorial Day weekend. Your participation supports this cause.