BEFAST 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the B.E.F.A.S.T. 5K Stroke Awareness Run on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the beautiful town of Tahlequah, Oklahoma! Kicking off at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center, this exciting event features an in-person 5K race starting at 8:30 A.M. and a 1K Fun Run for all ages at 8:00 A.M. With race day registration available from 7 A.M. to 8:20 A.M., it’s the perfect opportunity for both seasoned runners and casual participants to get involved in promoting stroke awareness.
Join the community in this uplifting event that not only focuses on fitness but also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of stroke. With every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. experiencing a stroke, being informed can save lives. Participants can look forward to free on-site health screenings, educational resources on diabetes and nutrition, and support for smoking cessation. Everyone is welcome, whether you're running, walking, or simply supporting the cause. So, come out and show your spirit for stroke survivors, who are encouraged to wear red, and help build a healthier, stroke-aware community together
Join the community in this uplifting event that not only focuses on fitness but also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of stroke. With every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. experiencing a stroke, being informed can save lives. Participants can look forward to free on-site health screenings, educational resources on diabetes and nutrition, and support for smoking cessation. Everyone is welcome, whether you're running, walking, or simply supporting the cause. So, come out and show your spirit for stroke survivors, who are encouraged to wear red, and help build a healthier, stroke-aware community together
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE B.E.F.A.S.T. 5K STROKE AWARENESS RUN SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 .
Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center . Tahlequah, Oklahoma
In-Person 5k starts at 8:30 A.M.
In-Person 1k Fun Run starts at 8:00 A.M.
Race day registration and packet pick-up: 7 A.M. to 8:20 A.M.
Coupon code for WINGS members only: BEFAST26
Race Director Contact Information: Dillon Lemasters: dillon-lemasters@cherokee.org
Timing by: TATUR Racing
Medals to top 3 male/female standardize group in 5k
Shirts will be handed out after race completion while supplies last (Note: 5k virtual option will have shirt pick up at later date)
Submit results for virtual May 16 - May 23
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every minute without treatment means lost brain cells which is why knowing the signs and acting fast can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability.
B.E.F.A.S.T. IS HOW WE REMEMBER THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE:
B BALANCE: SUDDEN LOSS OF BALANCE, HEADACHE, OR DIZZINESS
E EYES: BLURRED VISION
F FACE: ONE SIDE OF THE FACE IS DROOPING
A ARMS: ARM OR LEG WEAKNESS
S SPEECH: SPEECH DIFFICULTY
T TIME: TIME TO CALL FOR AN AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY
This May, in honor of Stroke Awareness Month, Cherokee Nation Public Health, Cherokee Nation Health Services, and Regional Brain Institute are bringing the community together for the B.E.F.A.S.T. 5K a stroke awareness run open to runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages and abilities.
To our stroke survivors we want you here. Your presence is powerful. Whether you walk the fun run, cheer from the sidelines, or simply show up, you are the reason this event exists. Look for our stroke survivors in red and if you are one, we'd love for you to be in red right alongside us.
THE DAY INCLUDES:
Free on-site health screenings blood pressure checks, glucose screening, and more
Diabetes and nutrition education
Stroke education and awareness resources
Cholesterol and hyperlipidemia information
Smoking cessation support and resources
You don't have to run to participate all screenings and educational resources are free and open to the public, no registration required.
Whether you're lacing up for the race or stopping by for a screening, your presence matters. Together, we can build a healthier, stroke-aware community one step at a time.
Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center . Tahlequah, Oklahoma
In-Person 5k starts at 8:30 A.M.
In-Person 1k Fun Run starts at 8:00 A.M.
Race day registration and packet pick-up: 7 A.M. to 8:20 A.M.
Coupon code for WINGS members only: BEFAST26
Race Director Contact Information: Dillon Lemasters: dillon-lemasters@cherokee.org
Timing by: TATUR Racing
Medals to top 3 male/female standardize group in 5k
Shirts will be handed out after race completion while supplies last (Note: 5k virtual option will have shirt pick up at later date)
Submit results for virtual May 16 - May 23
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every minute without treatment means lost brain cells which is why knowing the signs and acting fast can mean the difference between recovery and permanent disability.
B.E.F.A.S.T. IS HOW WE REMEMBER THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE:
B BALANCE: SUDDEN LOSS OF BALANCE, HEADACHE, OR DIZZINESS
E EYES: BLURRED VISION
F FACE: ONE SIDE OF THE FACE IS DROOPING
A ARMS: ARM OR LEG WEAKNESS
S SPEECH: SPEECH DIFFICULTY
T TIME: TIME TO CALL FOR AN AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY
This May, in honor of Stroke Awareness Month, Cherokee Nation Public Health, Cherokee Nation Health Services, and Regional Brain Institute are bringing the community together for the B.E.F.A.S.T. 5K a stroke awareness run open to runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages and abilities.
To our stroke survivors we want you here. Your presence is powerful. Whether you walk the fun run, cheer from the sidelines, or simply show up, you are the reason this event exists. Look for our stroke survivors in red and if you are one, we'd love for you to be in red right alongside us.
THE DAY INCLUDES:
Free on-site health screenings blood pressure checks, glucose screening, and more
Diabetes and nutrition education
Stroke education and awareness resources
Cholesterol and hyperlipidemia information
Smoking cessation support and resources
You don't have to run to participate all screenings and educational resources are free and open to the public, no registration required.
Whether you're lacing up for the race or stopping by for a screening, your presence matters. Together, we can build a healthier, stroke-aware community one step at a time.
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19600 E Ross St, Tahlequah, OK, Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center, Tahlequah, 74464, OK, United States
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