Trail Running calendar near Tahlequah 2026-2027

A night trail race at Twin Mountain Offroad Park near Quinton, Oklahoma, using a repeating 5K loop on mixed jeep roads and technical trails. Family-friendly atmosphere, free race photography, and a ruck division with a 10 lb minimum.

A 5K trail run at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve held after the Fourth of July that includes a kids fun run, finisher medal and awards, patriotic outfit prize, and an optional 8-week training program.

The 17th Annual Waterloop Trail Run in Honor Heights Park, Muskogee features trail distances from a 1-mile fun run to a 15k, with water features on course and early-registration pricing and a guaranteed t-shirt for entries by June 28.

Time-based races and a 5K in Nowata, OK on July 25, 2026, including 12 hour and 6 hour options; looped course with aid stations and awards for top finishers.

A community running event in Vian, Oklahoma on August 15, 2026 offering a 5K trail run, a 1K paved fun run/walk, and a virtual 5K available through August 22.

Experience a long standing Labor Day tradition at Tulsa's Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness. Runners navigate rugged trails under a thick forest canopy with a choice of two different race distances.

An obstacle course race in Tulsa, OK on September 12, 2026, covering about 4 miles with more than 25 obstacles. A kids course (12 and under) has $20 registration and group pricing is available; promo code CTGDADS gives 25% off.

Test your physical and mental endurance by running ten 5k loops every 2.5 hours over a 24 hour period. This 50k challenge in Tulsa features a paved river trail course and includes on site camping and provided meals.

A looped trail event at Welling Ridge Trails offering distances from 4 miles to 40 miles plus a 4 person ruck relay. Rocky single track, looped course, awards include buckles for longer distances and team championship belts.

An urban multi-loop running event in Tulsa on September 26, 2026, featuring marathon through 100 mile options. The unmarked 25 mile loop requires map navigation, uses QuikTrip aid stops, and has a 34 hour finish cutoff.

A community cross-country festival in Fayetteville on October 3, 2026, featuring 4K and 8K loops plus a Friday 1 mile Pepper Dash. Registrations are treated as donations to a 501c3 that supports local high school programs.

A multi distance ultrarunning event in the J.T. Nickel Preserve near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Courses follow gravel roads and forested trails with staffed aid stations and a weekend gravel bike race.

An 18 and up elimination trail race at Sunset Mountain in Noel, Missouri, using repeated 0.86 mile laps every 12 minutes. Entry is limited and proceeds support Sunset Mountain.

Beast of Burden is a 24 hour plus one hour trail and mountain bike endurance event at Mt Kessler in Fayetteville. Solo entrants and teams complete laps on two rotating loops while the event raises funds for trail preservation and offers foo..

A trail running event at Gruber ORV Park on January 2, 2027 offering 5, 10, 20 mile and virtual options on a moderately technical 5+ mile loop. Trophies go to top three men and women and all finishers receive medals.

A January trail race at Kessler Mountain Regional Park offering 5K and 15K courses that are mostly singletrack with technical sections. Registration includes event socks, a finisher medal, post-race soup and drinks, and race-day amenities.

Outlaw 100 Oklahoma is a multi distance trail event at Twin Mountains near Quinton, OK, featuring technical 13 mile loops with rocky climbs, creek crossings and steep powerline sections. Distances range from 5K up to 135 miles.

Experience a scenic 2 mile looped course featuring paved paths and single track dirt trails overlooking Lake Vian. Choose from multiple distances ranging from 4 miles to 100 miles with frequent aid stations and a festive cheer zone.

A weekend April trail relay at Centennial Park in Fayetteville that runs on mountain bike flow trails through Kessler Mountain, with team formats, race totals and on-site camping, glamping, bonfires and event amenities.

Trail running weekend at The Great Passion Play grounds in early April 2027, with 1K, 5k, 5-mile, and half marathon courses that pass the Christ of the Ozarks and Holy Land Tour. Entry includes a show ticket and a finisher medal.