Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for the Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run in beautiful Tahlequah, Oklahoma! This exciting event kicks off at the Cherokee Nation War Memorial, where we come together to honor our veterans and celebrate community spirit. The day starts early with registration and packet pick-up from 6:00 AM to 7:25 AM, followed by the Fun Run at 7:00 AM and the competitive 5K race at 7:30 AM.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, this USATF-sanctioned event features a certified course and awards for the top three male and female finishers in standard age groups for the 5K. Participants will receive race shirts while supplies last, and if you can’t make it in person, you can still join the excitement with our virtual 5K option! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and be part of a vibrant community celebration!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, this USATF-sanctioned event features a certified course and awards for the top three male and female finishers in standard age groups for the 5K. Participants will receive race shirts while supplies last, and if you can’t make it in person, you can still join the excitement with our virtual 5K option! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and be part of a vibrant community celebration!
Organiser's Description
CHEROKEE NATIONAL HOLIDAY VETERANS RUN
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
KICK OFF YOUR DAY AT THE CHEROKEE NATION WAR MEMORIAL (17675 S. MUSKOGEE AVE., TAHLEQUAH, OK) AS WE COME TOGETHER TO HONOR OUR VETERANS AND CELEBRATE COMMUNITY.
RACE SCHEDULE:
6:00 A.M. 7:25 A.M. RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
7:00 A.M. FUN RUN BEGINS
7:30 A.M. 5K RACE BEGINS
MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN STANDARD AGE GROUPS FOR THE 5K.
RACE SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AFTER RACE COMPLETION, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
THIS IS A USATF-SANCTIONED EVENT ON A CERTIFIED COURSE.
VIEW THE OFFICIAL COURSE MAP:
HTTPS://WWW.CERTIFIEDROADRACES.COM/CERTIFICATE/?TYPE=M&ID=2702 [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=2702]
CANT MAKE IT IN PERSON? PARTICIPATE IN OUR VIRTUAL 5K!
SHIRT PICK-UP DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.
TIMED BY TATUR RACING
FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
SARAH BLUEBIRD
(918) 772-8027
:E-MAIL: SARAH-BLUEBIRD@CHEROKEE.ORG
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
KICK OFF YOUR DAY AT THE CHEROKEE NATION WAR MEMORIAL (17675 S. MUSKOGEE AVE., TAHLEQUAH, OK) AS WE COME TOGETHER TO HONOR OUR VETERANS AND CELEBRATE COMMUNITY.
RACE SCHEDULE:
6:00 A.M. 7:25 A.M. RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP
7:00 A.M. FUN RUN BEGINS
7:30 A.M. 5K RACE BEGINS
MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN STANDARD AGE GROUPS FOR THE 5K.
RACE SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AFTER RACE COMPLETION, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
THIS IS A USATF-SANCTIONED EVENT ON A CERTIFIED COURSE.
VIEW THE OFFICIAL COURSE MAP:
HTTPS://WWW.CERTIFIEDROADRACES.COM/CERTIFICATE/?TYPE=M&ID=2702 [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=2702]
CANT MAKE IT IN PERSON? PARTICIPATE IN OUR VIRTUAL 5K!
SHIRT PICK-UP DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.
TIMED BY TATUR RACING
FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
SARAH BLUEBIRD
(918) 772-8027
:E-MAIL: SARAH-BLUEBIRD@CHEROKEE.ORG
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17675 S. Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, 74464, OK, United States
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