Making Strides for Mental Health
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Making Strides for Mental Health

Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States View on map
May 02, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick up will be on Friday May 1st from noon until 6pm at GCBHS at 619 N Main, Muskogee, OK 74401 or at on-site registration before the race.

Green Country Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) will be hosting, Making Strides for Mental Health, on May 2, 2026 at the Depot Green in Depot District in Downtown Muskogee.  Please join us for the 5k or 1 mile Fun Run/Walk that will start at 8:00 am.  Our hope for this event is to bring together GCBHS employees, clients, and supporters as we make strides to improve mental health in our community.  Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned runner, you will feel welcome at this event.   

After the run, participants and anyone in the community is invited to take part in our Family Fun Day that will be happening until 1:00 pm.  

About GCBHS: GCBHS strives to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where those we serve can gain skills and resources necessary to lead healthy, self-sufficient, productive lives.  We do everything to live up to our motto, "Caring People Caring for Others."

Why we are Hosting this Event: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. GCBHS is hosting this run to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in the lives of those in our community and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Proceeds from this event go toward furthering the outreach and services to the community regarding mental health.

Run Details Registration Fees:

5k is $30, Fun Run is $20

T-Shirts: Must register by April 24th to get a guaranteed shirt in your size.  Shirts are first come first served after 4/24.

Awards:  Medals to the top 3 in every 5 year age group up to 80 and over and trophies to the Top 3 Overall Males and Females. 

Race timing: Chip timed race by I:40 Race Service

Pick your distance

Running

5K

May 02, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

May 02, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$20.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Muskogee.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 12.9° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 23.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 12.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 23.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
18.2
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
66.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • 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, 9 Muskogee events

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