89er 5K
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Guthrie, Oklahoma
- Price $20.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 89er 5K on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the charming town of Guthrie, Logan County! This vibrant event, hosted by the cadets of the Guthrie High School JROTC, invites competitive runners, casual joggers, and walkers alike to participate in a fun-filled community gathering. The race will kick off at Honor Park, located conveniently in downtown Guthrie, along a USAT certified course that promises an exhilarating experience for all participants.
The 89er 5K is not just a race—it's part of the iconic '89er Day Celebration, which commemorates Oklahoma's historic land run. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with a parade, carnival, food trucks, and more! Proceeds from the event will support educational and leadership opportunities for JROTC students, with a portion also benefiting local veteran organizations. With age-based pricing, the event is accessible to everyone, making it a perfect day out with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate community spirit while making a difference!
The 89er 5K is not just a race—it's part of the iconic '89er Day Celebration, which commemorates Oklahoma's historic land run. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with a parade, carnival, food trucks, and more! Proceeds from the event will support educational and leadership opportunities for JROTC students, with a portion also benefiting local veteran organizations. With age-based pricing, the event is accessible to everyone, making it a perfect day out with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate community spirit while making a difference!
Organiser's Description
The 89er 5K is hosted by the cadets in the '89er Battalion, Guthrie High School JROTC. The Guthrie JROTC program is the first JROTC program in the State of Oklahoma, dating back to 1935. As a 5K, we encourage competitive runners, recreational runners as well as walkers; walk your dog, push a stroller or simply enjoy the fellowship of your friends and neighbors. This is a community fund raising event for the students and the proceeds will support educational and leadership training opportunities for the students in JROTC. A portion of the proceeds will support Veteran organizations and charities.
LOCATION: The Start / Finish line is at Honor Park in Downtown Guthrie, near 301 West Harrison Avenue across from the Oklahoma Publishing Museum.
USAT CERTIFIED COURSE: OK24012MU
PARKING: NOTICE!!!! HARRISON IS CLOSED AT DIVISION STREET. TURN WEST ON VILAS TO 2D OR 3D STREET FOR PARKING. PARK ALONG HARRISON AVE. WEST OF 2D STREET, OR ON 3D STREET.
TROPHIES FOR THE TOP MALE & FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES:
18 & Under
19 - 35
36 - 49
50 & Up
PRICING NOTE: This event is aged based. You will see adjusted pricing at the end of registration.
Race pricing is:
5 & Under = Free
6 - 18 = $10
19 & Up - $20
This 5K will be held in conjunction with Guthrie's 89'er day parade and celebration. Come out for the parade, carnival, food trucks, and MORE!!
Oklahoma's '89er Day Celebration, is an annual April event commemorating Oklahoma's first land run on April 22, 1889. The City of Guthrie, site of much of the Land Run's initial settlement and the first Territorial Capital, held the inaugural '89er Day Celebration on the famous land opening's first anniversary.
SEVERE WEATHER POLICY
Weather forecasts are tracked before the race for heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, etc. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on the Guthrie JROTC Facebook Page and other event social media pages to alert participants of possible course changes. No Refunds will be given if the event is cancelled due to severe weather.
LOCATION: The Start / Finish line is at Honor Park in Downtown Guthrie, near 301 West Harrison Avenue across from the Oklahoma Publishing Museum.
USAT CERTIFIED COURSE: OK24012MU
PARKING: NOTICE!!!! HARRISON IS CLOSED AT DIVISION STREET. TURN WEST ON VILAS TO 2D OR 3D STREET FOR PARKING. PARK ALONG HARRISON AVE. WEST OF 2D STREET, OR ON 3D STREET.
TROPHIES FOR THE TOP MALE & FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES:
18 & Under
19 - 35
36 - 49
50 & Up
PRICING NOTE: This event is aged based. You will see adjusted pricing at the end of registration.
Race pricing is:
5 & Under = Free
6 - 18 = $10
19 & Up - $20
This 5K will be held in conjunction with Guthrie's 89'er day parade and celebration. Come out for the parade, carnival, food trucks, and MORE!!
Oklahoma's '89er Day Celebration, is an annual April event commemorating Oklahoma's first land run on April 22, 1889. The City of Guthrie, site of much of the Land Run's initial settlement and the first Territorial Capital, held the inaugural '89er Day Celebration on the famous land opening's first anniversary.
SEVERE WEATHER POLICY
Weather forecasts are tracked before the race for heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, etc. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on the Guthrie JROTC Facebook Page and other event social media pages to alert participants of possible course changes. No Refunds will be given if the event is cancelled due to severe weather.
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89er 5K
Incl. Run T-Shirt to the First 100 Registered Runners
Sat 19th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$20.00
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