Cherokee National Holiday Veterans 5k Run
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Event overview
The Cherokee National Holiday Veterans 5K takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The race begins at the Cherokee Nation War Memorial, 17675 S. Muskogee Ave. The event is USATF sanctioned and held on a certified course. Timing is provided by Tatur Racing.
Race format and logistics
Distances and event types:
- 5K - In Person
- Fun Run/Walk - In Person
- Virtual 5K
Registration opens January 16, 2026. Published entry fees are $20 for the in-person 5K, $10 for the Fun Run/Walk, and $20 for the Virtual 5K. Race day registration and packet pick-up are available; packet pick-up closes shortly before the in-person events begin. A virtual 5K option is offered with shirt pick-up to be scheduled later. Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in standard age groups for the 5K. Shirts are distributed after race completion while supplies last. A new course map has been provided for this edition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
