'89er 5K

The '89er 5K is hosted by the cadets in the '89er Battalion, Guthrie High School JROTC. The Guthrie JROTC program is the first JROTC program in the State of Oklahoma, dating back to 1935. As a 5K, we encourage competitive runners, recreational runners, and walkers; walk your dog, push a stroller, or simply enjoy the fellowship of your friends and neighbors. This is a community event hosted by the students in JROTC. Run proceeds support educational and leadership training opportunities for the students in JROTC. 

This year's '89er day race theme is BOOMTOWN, celebrating Guthrie's legendary boom - from 10 to 10,000 in one day. Come run the boom! 

LOCATION: The Start/Finish line is at Honor Park in Downtown Guthrie, near 301 West Harrison Avenue, across from the Oklahoma Publishing Museum.

Course: USAT Certified Course: OK24012MU

PARKING: NOTICE!!!! Harrison is closed at Division Street. Turn west on Vilas to 2nd or 3rd street for parking. Park along Harrison Ave. west of 2nd street, or on 3rd street.

T-Shirts: Will be available for the first 150 registered runners.

Race Medals: Awarded to the first 100 finishers 

Trophies: for the top male & female in the following age categories:

18 & Under
19 - 35
36 - 49
50 & Up

PRICING: This event is age-based. You will see adjusted pricing at the end of registration.

5 & Under = Free
6 - 18 = $15
19 & Up = $25

You may pick up your race shirt and bib starting Friday, at the JROTC building at Guthrie High School, located at 200 Crooks Drive in Guthrie until 4 pm. The JROTC building in located in the metal buildings behind the high school. Drive behind the high school where the buses are parked and look for door # 29. It also has a JROTC sign. You are also welcome to pick up your shirt and bib the morning of the run starting at 8 am.

This 5K is held in conjunction with Guthrie's 89'er Day Parade and celebration. Stay for the parade, carnival, food trucks, and MORE!!

Oklahoma's '89er Day Celebration is an annual April event commemorating Oklahoma's first land run on April 22, 1889. The City of Guthrie was the site of much of the Land Run's initial settlement and the first Territorial Capital. 

Severe Weather Policy: Weather forecasts are tracked before the race for heavy rain, thunder, lightning, high winds, etc. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on the Guthrie JROTC Facebook Page and other event social media pages to alert participants of possible course changes. No refunds will be given if the event is canceled due to severe weather.

Join fellow runners on April 22, 2023 for the '89er 5K. It's a fantastic 4.7K featuring a flat and fast course in Guthrie.