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 for the Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the beautiful town of 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 race day schedule features a Fun Run beginning at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 7:30 AM. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in standard age groups, making this a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to showcase their skills.
Whether you’re racing in person on a USATF-sanctioned and certified course or opting for the virtual 5K, you’ll have the chance to earn a race shirt while supplies last. Don’t miss this chance to participate in an event that honors our heroes and fosters community pride. Mark your calendars for September 5th and get ready to run, celebrate, and make memories in Tahlequah!
Whether you’re racing in person on a USATF-sanctioned and certified course or opting for the virtual 5K, you’ll have the chance to earn a race shirt while supplies last. Don’t miss this chance to participate in an event that honors our heroes and fosters community pride. Mark your calendars for September 5th and get ready to run, celebrate, and make memories in Tahlequah!
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:
6:30 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:
DAKOTA PERRY
(918) 507-9453
:E-MAIL: DAKOTA-PERRY@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:
6:30 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:
DAKOTA PERRY
(918) 507-9453
:E-MAIL: DAKOTA-PERRY@CHEROKEE.ORG
Races
-
5K - in Person
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$22.20
CLOSED -
1K Fun Run/Walk - in Person
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$11.60
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
CLOSED
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17675 S. Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, 74464, OK, United States
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