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 heart of Guthrie, Logan! This vibrant community event, hosted by the cadets of the esteemed Guthrie High School JROTC, is a fantastic opportunity for competitive runners, casual joggers, and walkers of all ages to come together. With a USAT Certified course starting and finishing at Honor Park, located at 301 West Harrison Avenue, participants can enjoy the beautiful surroundings while supporting a great cause.
The 89er 5K not only aims to promote fitness and camaraderie but also serves as a crucial fundraising event, with proceeds benefiting educational and leadership training for JROTC students and local Veteran organizations. Whether you choose to race, stroll with friends, walk your dog, or push a stroller, there’s something for everyone! Plus, be among the first 100 registered runners to receive a special event t-shirt, and compete for race medals and trophies in various age categories. Celebrate Oklahoma's rich history during Guthrie's annual '89er Day Celebration, featuring a parade, carnival, food trucks, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of community spirit and active living!
The 89er 5K not only aims to promote fitness and camaraderie but also serves as a crucial fundraising event, with proceeds benefiting educational and leadership training for JROTC students and local Veteran organizations. Whether you choose to race, stroll with friends, walk your dog, or push a stroller, there’s something for everyone! Plus, be among the first 100 registered runners to receive a special event t-shirt, and compete for race medals and trophies in various age categories. Celebrate Oklahoma's rich history during Guthrie's annual '89er Day Celebration, featuring a parade, carnival, food trucks, and so much more. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of community spirit and active living!
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, and walkers; walk your dog, push a stroller, or simply enjoy the fellowship of your friends and neighbors. This is a community fundraising 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.
COURSE: USAT Certified Course: OK24012MU
PARKING: NOTICE!!!! Harrison is closed at Division street. Turn west on Vilas to 2nd or 3rd street for parking. Park along Harrison Ave. west of 2nd street, or on 3rd street.
T-SHIRTS: Will be available for the first 100 registered runners.
RACE MEDALS: Awarded to the first 100 finishers
TROPHIES: for the top male & female in the following age categories:
18 & Under
19 - 35
36 - 49
50 & Up
PRICING: This event is age-based. You will see adjusted pricing at the end of registration.
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, 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 canceled 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.
COURSE: USAT Certified Course: OK24012MU
PARKING: NOTICE!!!! Harrison is closed at Division street. Turn west on Vilas to 2nd or 3rd street for parking. Park along Harrison Ave. west of 2nd street, or on 3rd street.
T-SHIRTS: Will be available for the first 100 registered runners.
RACE MEDALS: Awarded to the first 100 finishers
TROPHIES: for the top male & female in the following age categories:
18 & Under
19 - 35
36 - 49
50 & Up
PRICING: This event is age-based. You will see adjusted pricing at the end of registration.
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, 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 canceled due to severe weather.
Races
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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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