Frank Captain Memorial Route 66 5K
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:15AM CDT
- Location Chelsea, Oklahoma
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Frank Captain Memorial Route 66 5K taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the charming town of Chelsea, Rogers! This exciting event honors the legacy of Coach Frank Captain, a dedicated mentor who inspired countless young athletes to embrace the joy of running. Participants will have the chance to race along the picturesque, brick-paved streets of historic Route 66, immersing themselves in a vibrant community atmosphere.
The day kicks off with registration and packet pickup starting at 7 AM, ensuring everyone is ready to hit the ground running. The 5K race begins at 8 AM, offering both seasoned runners and newcomers the opportunity to compete for overall and age group awards. Don’t miss out on the Fun Run at 8 AM as well! All participants will receive custom finisher medals and can enjoy a delicious post-race breakfast. Plus, join in the festivities of the 91st Annual Jamboree, where you can explore local history and enjoy the charm of small-town celebrations. Sign up now to support Chelsea Public Schools Cross Country teams and celebrate Coach Frank Captain's enduring passion for running!
The day kicks off with registration and packet pickup starting at 7 AM, ensuring everyone is ready to hit the ground running. The 5K race begins at 8 AM, offering both seasoned runners and newcomers the opportunity to compete for overall and age group awards. Don’t miss out on the Fun Run at 8 AM as well! All participants will receive custom finisher medals and can enjoy a delicious post-race breakfast. Plus, join in the festivities of the 91st Annual Jamboree, where you can explore local history and enjoy the charm of small-town celebrations. Sign up now to support Chelsea Public Schools Cross Country teams and celebrate Coach Frank Captain's enduring passion for running!
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, BUT YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP AT THE RACE STARTING AT 7AM
Come run our inaugural event in honor of Coach Frank Captain. An avid runner for years and a coach passionate about encouraging young people, Frank spent countless hours coaching track and cross country. He loved seeing his team work hard, improve and succeed even if it was just a small accomplishment. He taught his runners to believe in themselves and to have fun at a sport that challenged them. This Memorial Race celebrates his love of running and the legacy he leaves behind, in Chelsea, the town he called home.
Come run our brick-paved streets in our beautiful town on historic Route 66 and stay for our 91st Annual Jamboree. Journey under Historic Route 66 in the Route 66 Underpass; tour our new Chelsea Area Historical Museum; visit Pryor Creek Bridge (built 1926), the last remaining unaltered Modified Pratt through Truss bridge standing in America; learn about Oklahomas first oil well (1889); and see the Sears & Roebuck Houseordered by catalogue and delivered by railway in 1912. Get your kicks on Route 66, stay for our post-race breakfast, and then enjoy some small-town Jamboree fun!
All proceeds to benefit Coach Captains passion, Chelsea Public Schools Cross Country teams.
Pre-Registration open now until September 25th. All runners receive custom finisher medals & post-race breakfast. Register by September 13th to be guaranteed a race shirt.
Pre-Registration:
Fun Run starts at 8 $25
5K starts at 8 $35
Race Day Packet Pickup and Same Day Registration:
7:00am- 8:10am.
Same Day Fun Run: $30
Same Day 5K: $40
Awards for Overall Male & Female Winner
Additional Male & Female Age Group Recognition Pins for Finishing 1st-2nd-3rd
Come run our inaugural event in honor of Coach Frank Captain. An avid runner for years and a coach passionate about encouraging young people, Frank spent countless hours coaching track and cross country. He loved seeing his team work hard, improve and succeed even if it was just a small accomplishment. He taught his runners to believe in themselves and to have fun at a sport that challenged them. This Memorial Race celebrates his love of running and the legacy he leaves behind, in Chelsea, the town he called home.
Come run our brick-paved streets in our beautiful town on historic Route 66 and stay for our 91st Annual Jamboree. Journey under Historic Route 66 in the Route 66 Underpass; tour our new Chelsea Area Historical Museum; visit Pryor Creek Bridge (built 1926), the last remaining unaltered Modified Pratt through Truss bridge standing in America; learn about Oklahomas first oil well (1889); and see the Sears & Roebuck Houseordered by catalogue and delivered by railway in 1912. Get your kicks on Route 66, stay for our post-race breakfast, and then enjoy some small-town Jamboree fun!
All proceeds to benefit Coach Captains passion, Chelsea Public Schools Cross Country teams.
Pre-Registration open now until September 25th. All runners receive custom finisher medals & post-race breakfast. Register by September 13th to be guaranteed a race shirt.
Pre-Registration:
Fun Run starts at 8 $25
5K starts at 8 $35
Race Day Packet Pickup and Same Day Registration:
7:00am- 8:10am.
Same Day Fun Run: $30
Same Day 5K: $40
Awards for Overall Male & Female Winner
Additional Male & Female Age Group Recognition Pins for Finishing 1st-2nd-3rd
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:15AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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