Red Fern Festival 5k
- Date Fri 25th April 2025
- Time 6:30PM CDT
- Location Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 17th Annual Red Fern Festival in Tahlequah, Cherokee, on April 25, 2025! This vibrant two-day celebration, inspired by the beloved novel "Where the Red Fern Grows," transforms the heart of Tahlequah into a lively hub filled with over 150 arts and crafts vendors, gourmet food trucks, inflatable attractions, petting zoos, and live music.
A highlight of the festival is the Red Fern Festival 5K, which kicks off at 6:30 PM on April 25th. Runners will start and finish at Norris Park, surrounded by the festive atmosphere of food trucks and live entertainment. This chip-timed race welcomes participants of all levels, including those eager to run with their furry companions, as dogs play a special role in the festival's spirit. Don't miss your chance to compete for medals in various age categories, and be sure to register early for the best rates and a guaranteed T-shirt! Whether you're a serious runner or just looking for a fun outing, the Red Fern Festival 5K promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit and celebration.
A highlight of the festival is the Red Fern Festival 5K, which kicks off at 6:30 PM on April 25th. Runners will start and finish at Norris Park, surrounded by the festive atmosphere of food trucks and live entertainment. This chip-timed race welcomes participants of all levels, including those eager to run with their furry companions, as dogs play a special role in the festival's spirit. Don't miss your chance to compete for medals in various age categories, and be sure to register early for the best rates and a guaranteed T-shirt! Whether you're a serious runner or just looking for a fun outing, the Red Fern Festival 5K promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit and celebration.
Organiser's Description
APRIL 25-26 TAHLEQUAH MAIN STREET WILL HOST THE 17TH ANNUAL RED FERN FESTIVAL. THIS FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS NOVEL WHICH IS SET IN THE OZARK HILLS IN AND AROUND TAHLEQUAH OKLAHOMA. THE FESTIVAL SPANS SEVEN BLOCKS AND HOSTS OVER 150 ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS AND GOURMET FOOD TRUCKS, ALONG WITH INFLATABLES, PETTING ZOOS, AND LIVE MUSIC.
THIS YEAR WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF THE RED FERN FESTIVAL 5K. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD RUNNING OF THE RED FERN RUN, AND WITH ONLY A LITTLE LUCK THIS WILL BE THE BEST ONE EVER! (INSIDE JOKE FOR THOSE WHO RAN ONE OF THE 1ST TWO RUNS!). HOWEVER, IF THIS EVENT IS CALLED OFF DUE TO WEATHER, WE DO NOT HAVE A RESCHEDULE OPTION AND IT WILL BECOME A VIRTUAL RUN.
THE FORMAT FOR THIS YEAR'S RUN WILL BE A 6:30 FRIDAY EVENING START AND THE START/FINISH WILL AT THE HEART OF THE FESTIVAL AT NORRIS PARK. RUNNERS WILL COME ACROSS THE FINISH LINE BEING SURROUNDED BY NEAR BY FOOD TRUCKS AND LIVE MUSIC ON THE FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE. SO SIGN UP AND AND RUN, EAT, AND BY ENTERTAINED AT THE RED FERN FESTIVAL 5K ON APRIL 25TH!
THIS SOCIAL RUN ALSO ENCOURAGES RUNNING WITH DOGS, SINCE DOGS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE RED FERN FESTIVAL. FOR THE MORE SERIOUS RUNNERS, THIS WILL BE A CHIP TIMED RACE BY I:40 RACE SERVICE AND WE WILL AWARD MEDALS TO THE TOP 3 IN EVERY 5 YEAR M/F AGE GROUPS.
EVENT DETAILS:
LOCATION: COVERED PAVILION JUST SOUTH OF NORRIS PARK
EVENTS: 5K AND FUN RUN
REGISTRATION OPEN: 5:30 PM
START TIMES: BOTH THE 5K AND FUN RUN WILL START AT 6:30 PM
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES (BEFORE APRIL 8TH): FUN RUN FOR $25, 5K FOR $30
FULL PRICE REGISTRATION FEES (AFTER APRIL 8TH TO RACE DAY): FUN RUN FOR $30, 5K FOR $35
T-SHIRT: MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 8TH TO GET A GUARANTEED SHIRT. ALL REGISTRATIONS AFTER, SHIRTS THAT ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
USATF CERTIFIED COURSE, SEE BELOW FOR COURSE MAP
THIS YEAR WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF THE RED FERN FESTIVAL 5K. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD RUNNING OF THE RED FERN RUN, AND WITH ONLY A LITTLE LUCK THIS WILL BE THE BEST ONE EVER! (INSIDE JOKE FOR THOSE WHO RAN ONE OF THE 1ST TWO RUNS!). HOWEVER, IF THIS EVENT IS CALLED OFF DUE TO WEATHER, WE DO NOT HAVE A RESCHEDULE OPTION AND IT WILL BECOME A VIRTUAL RUN.
THE FORMAT FOR THIS YEAR'S RUN WILL BE A 6:30 FRIDAY EVENING START AND THE START/FINISH WILL AT THE HEART OF THE FESTIVAL AT NORRIS PARK. RUNNERS WILL COME ACROSS THE FINISH LINE BEING SURROUNDED BY NEAR BY FOOD TRUCKS AND LIVE MUSIC ON THE FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE. SO SIGN UP AND AND RUN, EAT, AND BY ENTERTAINED AT THE RED FERN FESTIVAL 5K ON APRIL 25TH!
THIS SOCIAL RUN ALSO ENCOURAGES RUNNING WITH DOGS, SINCE DOGS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE RED FERN FESTIVAL. FOR THE MORE SERIOUS RUNNERS, THIS WILL BE A CHIP TIMED RACE BY I:40 RACE SERVICE AND WE WILL AWARD MEDALS TO THE TOP 3 IN EVERY 5 YEAR M/F AGE GROUPS.
EVENT DETAILS:
LOCATION: COVERED PAVILION JUST SOUTH OF NORRIS PARK
EVENTS: 5K AND FUN RUN
REGISTRATION OPEN: 5:30 PM
START TIMES: BOTH THE 5K AND FUN RUN WILL START AT 6:30 PM
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES (BEFORE APRIL 8TH): FUN RUN FOR $25, 5K FOR $30
FULL PRICE REGISTRATION FEES (AFTER APRIL 8TH TO RACE DAY): FUN RUN FOR $30, 5K FOR $35
T-SHIRT: MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 8TH TO GET A GUARANTEED SHIRT. ALL REGISTRATIONS AFTER, SHIRTS THAT ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
USATF CERTIFIED COURSE, SEE BELOW FOR COURSE MAP
Red Fern Festival 5k
