Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Escape from Turkey Mountain

Name: Escape from Turkey Mountain
Start: 2026-09-07
End: 2026-09-07
Location: Tulsa

Tulsa, United States • 7 Sep 2026

Escape from Turkey Mountain

Escape from Turkey Mountain is a trail running event held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Established in 2004, the event occupies over 300 acres of rugged park land within the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness. This location is situated only a few miles from the city's downtown area and features a thick canopy of native trees, including Redbud, Hickory, Post Oak, and Blackjack Oak.

The course utilizes the terrain of the River Parks area, which stretches from Interstate 44 to 71st Street and reaches elevations up to 300 feet above the Arkansas River. Both race distances begin and end at the lower parking lot of Turkey Mountain.

Participants can choose between two specific distances:

5 Miles: A trail course described as challenging.
2 Miles: A shorter and less technical trail course.

All entrants receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. This event serves as the third and final installment of the annual "Turkey Triple" trail race series, which also includes the Trail Madness race in March and the Trail Nut races in June. The event takes place annually on Labor Day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oklahoma Tulsa

Race information

Registration

5 mi

5 Mile

2 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jun 20

Trail Nut 5K

Trail Nut 5K and 1 Mile are timed trail races at Turkey Mountain with finisher medals. A double entry earns two medals and the event is the second race in the Turkey Triple series.

Saturday Sep 12

Conquer the Gauntlet - Tulsa

Tulsa

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

4 m

A four mile obstacle course race in Tulsa on September 12, 2026 featuring over 25 obstacles and a kids course for ages 12 and under. The event is family owned and will be the only Conquer the Gauntlet race in 2026.

Sat - Sun Sep 19-20

Death by 5k Tulsa

Tulsa

Backyard Ultra

5 km

50 km

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.

Saturday Sep 26

Tulsa Urban Adventure

Urban Trail

Experience an self navigated running tour of Tulsa with distances ranging from a marathon to 100 miles. Navigate the city iconic sights using maps and local aid stations during this unique urban endurance adventure.