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KAIZEN RUNNING CLUB'S FIRST OFFICIAL CHIP-TIMED TRAIL RACE AT WELLING RIDGE TRAILS!
DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
LOCATION: WELLING RIDGE TRAILS, TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA

READY TO TEST YOUR LIMITS WHILE HAVING A BLAST? Join us for a day of trail running fun at the stunning Welling Ridge Trails just outside Tahlequah, Oklahoma, as Kaizen Running Club hosts its very first official chip-timed event! Whether youre racing to conquer the 4 MILES, CRUSHING THE 8-MILE CHALLENGE, GOING ALL OUT FOR THE 12-MILE COURSE, OR DIVING INTO THE ULTIMATE 50K EXPERIENCE (32 MILES), weve got a distance to match your ambition and pace. Oh, and dont forget the 10-HOUR MAX DISTANCE RUCK RELAYgrab your crew, lace up your boots, and lets see how far you can go!

All race distances follow the same scenic 4-mile loop, which means every 4 miles you'll hit the start/finish line to fuel up, grab a sweet or salty snack, and hydrate. Sugar rush or salty crunch? The choice is yours! We've got a fully stocked refuel station that will keep you going and the good vibes rolling.

Whether youre racing solo or joining a ruck relay team, theres plenty of camaraderie to be had at our chill and fun start/finish area. Plus, with our first-ever chip timing, youll know exactly how fast you wentno guessing, just results.

And guess what? PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW LEE will be on hand to capture all the action! Youll get free pictures of your race day experiencebecause who doesnt want a sweet shot of themselves crushing the trail?

RACE DAY HIGHLIGHTS:

4, 8, 12 miles, 50K, and a 10-hour ruck relay (4-PERSON TEAMS, each team member sharing a 20lbs weighted vest or rucksack).
Distances begin in waves with the 50k starting at 6am, the ruck at 8am and the other distances following shortly after.
Chips and timing officially included.
Expect Director Jon B's specialty: HOT DOGS! PLUS: Sweet and salty snacks galore!
Hydration refills at every 4 miles.
Good vibes, music, and tons of fun!
Free race photos courtesy of Matthew Lee Photography.
So, whether youre out to race, relax, or relay your way to victory, we cant wait to see you at the starting line! Come for the race, stay for the snacks, and leave with some epic photos!

DONATIONS

Any additional donations given upon registration will go directly to the Tahlequah Trails Association. Please help us give back to them for their generosity and hard work. 100% of the money donated will go to TTA to help them with future maintenance and projects. These are good people. Let's help them out.

AWARDS

At Kaizen Running Club, the pace is forward. We believe anyone that crosses that finish line deserves something to remember it by.

ALL FINISHERS:
Every racer and rucker who crosses the finish line will receive a finishers medal to commemorate their hard work and determination.

50K FINISHERS:
For our toughest challengers, all 50K finishers will be awarded a special belt bucklebecause nothing says cowboy up like a shiny, iconic buckle!

TOP THREE HUMANS IN EACH RACE DISTANCE:
We believe its all about the effort, spirit, and grit! That's why well be honoring the Top Three Humans in each race distance (4 miles, 8 miles, 12 miles, and 50K) with a _SPECIAL TROPHY_. This isnt about age or genderits about celebrating those who push the limits and rise to the occasion.

RUCK RELAY AWARDS:
For the ruck relay teams, First Place will receive finishers medals and, in true championship style, a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT (YES, THINK WWE STYLE) to share among your team members. Wear it proudly as the ultimate badge of honor!

So, whether you're out there battling the trails solo or leading a relay team, know that every finish is worth celebrating, and there are unique awards waiting for those who push themselves the hardest. See you at the finish line!

COURSE

The race course at Welling Ridge Trails is a 4-mile loop that starts and finishes at the start/finish area. All race distances will follow this same loop, which is a relatively flat, single-track trail offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. With approximately 417 feet of elevation gain and loss per loop, this course offers a perfect challenge for runners of all levels.

Remember, it's suppose to be hard. _AND YOU CAN ABSOLUTELY FINISH IT. _

SHIRT

Registration comes with a shirt. Make sure you SIGN UP BY 8/25/25 FOR A GUARANTEED SHIRT.



CHILD DISCOUNT

Our children are our future and our present. We're all about providing positive experiences at an early age that lead to lifelong healthy habits. We love seeing families making memories too. Each parent entry comes with one free child (age 15 or under) entry. This applies to live events only. Please direct message us if you are interested.

Huge thanks to the OUTLAW TRAIL SERIES and LAKE VIAN HILLTOP RUN for leading the way on this. When we saw that they do this, we knew it was the right thing to do. Check out their events at outlaw100.com [http://outlaw100.com] and https://runsignup.com/Race/OK/Vian/LakeVianHilltopRun for more family experiences.

LOCATION

KROP is located at Welling Ridge Trails just outside of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Google map "Welling Ridge Trails" or click the link for easy location finding.

Physical address: 19679 S 550 RD, TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cc8mAemRQR2ta7f87

BAD WEATHER

There will be no refunds. It's Oklahoma, so you can't predict the weather, that's why at Kaizen we say every day has the same weather. This event happens rain or shine. In case of life threatening weather conditions the event may be changed to virtual or deferral to the following year.

Pack a poncho, cowboy.

VOLUNTEERS

We need volunteers. We have everything from helping with setup, packet pickup, course marshaling, aid station, and pack out. Register to volunteer by using the volunteer tab above.