Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run
About this race
Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Kick off your day at the Cherokee Nation War Memorial (17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK) as we come together to honor our veterans and celebrate community.
Race Schedule:
6:00 a.m. – 7:25 a.m. – Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up
7:00 a.m. – Fun Run Begins
7:30 a.m. – 5K Race Begins
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in standard age groups for the 5K.
Race shirts will be distributed after race completion, while supplies last.
This is a USATF-sanctioned event on a certified course.
View the official course map:
https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=2702
Can’t make it in person? Participate in our Virtual 5K!
Shirt pick-up details will be announced at a later date.
Timed by Tatur Racing
For questions or more information, please contact:
Sarah Bluebird
📞 (918) 772-8027
📧 sarah-bluebird@cherokee.org
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Running
5K - In Person
1K Fun Run/Walk - In Person
Virtual 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Tahlequah.
About Tahlequah
Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run takes place in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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