Sorghum Day - John Lively Memorial 5k Run
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Wewoka, Oklahoma
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Sorghum Day - John Lively Memorial 5K Run on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the charming town of Wewoka, Seminole, Oklahoma! This vibrant event is part of the renowned Wewoka Sorghum Festival, a long-standing celebration that honors the rich tradition of making sorghum molasses and showcases the unique culture of one of Oklahoma's oldest towns. As the 30th running of this beloved race, participants will enjoy a certified 5K course that starts and finishes in front of the Seminole Nation Museum. The event is open to all, with pre-registration priced at $30 and race day registration available for $35.
After the race, immerse yourself in the festivities with a lively parade and over 150 craft and food booths just a few blocks away in downtown Wewoka. Experience the magic of the festival, including a car show, an art and photography display, and the fascinating process of making sorghum syrup. With delicious local treats like Indian Fry Bread and a variety of engaging activities, the Sorghum Festival promises a day full of fun for everyone. Don’t miss out on this remarkable celebration of history and community!
After the race, immerse yourself in the festivities with a lively parade and over 150 craft and food booths just a few blocks away in downtown Wewoka. Experience the magic of the festival, including a car show, an art and photography display, and the fascinating process of making sorghum syrup. With delicious local treats like Indian Fry Bread and a variety of engaging activities, the Sorghum Festival promises a day full of fun for everyone. Don’t miss out on this remarkable celebration of history and community!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL AND RUN: The Wewoka Sorghum Festival is an award-winning celebration honoring the age-old art of making sorghum molasses and the traditions and cultures of the community of Wewoka, one of the oldest and most historic towns in Oklahoma. Started in 1976 by the Seminole Nation Museum and Wewoka Rotary Club, the festival draws crowds of over 25,000 to central Oklahoma on the fourth Saturday in October. Visitors come from across Oklahoma, the US, and abroad to imerse themselves in the vibrant history of the capital of the great Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
2024 marks the 30th running of the John Lively Memorial 5K race the morning of the festival. Honoring long-time Rotarian and community leader John Lively, the race/walk will start and finish in front of the Seminole Nation Museum at 6th St. and Wewoka Ave. After the race participants can enjoy the parade and other festival activites going on just a few blocks away in downtown Wewoka.
COST, REGSITRATION, AND T-SHIRTS: The price to pre-register is $30 and race day registration will be available for $35. The first 50 entrants will receive race t-shirts. For more information, contact Wewoka Sorghum Festival at 405-257-5485 or visit www.sorghumfestivalok.org [http://www.sorghumfestivalok.org/john-lively-memorial-5k-run-registration.html]
THE 5K COURSE: The race will be held on a certified 5k course that starts and finishes at the Seminole Nation Museum. See below for course map.
AWARDS: Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. There will be medals for the top 3 males and females in each age group. USATF age groups will be used going up to 70 and over.
AFTER THE RACE: Join us at the festival after the race and experience over 150 craft and food booths; a car show; parade, art & photography show, watch the mule-powered mill squeeze juice from the sorghum cane and see it cooked to syrup over an open fire; experience over a dozen historic reenactors and artisans on the grounds of the Seminole Nation Museum; taste Indian Fry Bread with hot sorghum and other delicious Native and local foods at the museum. And Much, much more!
2024 marks the 30th running of the John Lively Memorial 5K race the morning of the festival. Honoring long-time Rotarian and community leader John Lively, the race/walk will start and finish in front of the Seminole Nation Museum at 6th St. and Wewoka Ave. After the race participants can enjoy the parade and other festival activites going on just a few blocks away in downtown Wewoka.
COST, REGSITRATION, AND T-SHIRTS: The price to pre-register is $30 and race day registration will be available for $35. The first 50 entrants will receive race t-shirts. For more information, contact Wewoka Sorghum Festival at 405-257-5485 or visit www.sorghumfestivalok.org [http://www.sorghumfestivalok.org/john-lively-memorial-5k-run-registration.html]
THE 5K COURSE: The race will be held on a certified 5k course that starts and finishes at the Seminole Nation Museum. See below for course map.
AWARDS: Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. There will be medals for the top 3 males and females in each age group. USATF age groups will be used going up to 70 and over.
AFTER THE RACE: Join us at the festival after the race and experience over 150 craft and food booths; a car show; parade, art & photography show, watch the mule-powered mill squeeze juice from the sorghum cane and see it cooked to syrup over an open fire; experience over a dozen historic reenactors and artisans on the grounds of the Seminole Nation Museum; taste Indian Fry Bread with hot sorghum and other delicious Native and local foods at the museum. And Much, much more!
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