Cavanal Killer 8k
About this race
The Poteau Chamber of Commerce will host the 19th annual Cavanal Killer 8k on May 9th. This is one of the most unique and scenic runs in Oklahoma, that is an annual event for many and bucket list event for 1st timers. Participants start the bottom and take a one way 5 mile run or walk to the top of the world's highest hill (elevation at the top: 1999 ft.). At the finish line participants enjoy incredible views and great food and drinks before being shuttled back down to the start.
This event is designed to promote fitness and inspiring participants with the great accomplishment of getting to the top, whether it be by walking, jogging, or running.
Event Details:
Flat Online Registration Fee: $35 until April 1st, $40 after April 1st
Start Location: Poteau Primary School - 407 Hughes Drive Poteau, OK 74953
Start Time: 9:00 am (Registration/Packet Pickup will open at 8:00 am)
Early Packet Pickup: Packets can be picked up on Thursday, May 7th and Friday, May 8th at the Chamber of Commerce office from 9am to 5pm. 501 S Broadway St, Poteau, OK
8k Course (4.97 miles): This event will be run on a USATF certified course. Click here for the course map
T-shirts: T-Shirts will be provided to all participants who sign up by April 18th. First come first serve for late sign ups.
Awards: All finishers will receive a finishers medal
Refreshments: There are several aide stations on the course and fruit, snacks, hot food, and drinks at the top.
This event is non-refundable. You may switch your registration to someone else, but no refunds will be issued.
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8k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Poteau, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 8:10 PM local time (CDT) in Poteau on May 9, 2026 — 13h 51m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Cavanal Killer 8k
8k · 423 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Cruz | 38:55 | 7:50 /mi |
| 2 | Sylas Perez | 41:14 | 8:18 /mi |
| 3 | Kyle Li | 41:38 | 8:23 /mi |
| 4 | Cody Kooutz | 44:14 | 8:54 /mi |
| 5 | Jenny Chitwood | 45:47 | 9:13 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Poteau events
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