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Never Forget 5k & Fun Run

Date
September 12, 2026
Distance
5k · 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From the Organizer

On September 12th we will join together to never forget what happened on September 11, 2001, by running or walking a 5k or 1 Mile.  Muskogee High School Junior ROTC would be honored to have you join us at Hatbox Events Center for the 2nd annual Never Forget 5k & Fun Run.    

Race Details
Start Times: Both the 1 Mile Fun Run and 5k will start at 8:00, but the pre-race 9.11 remembrance ceremony will start at 7:40, so please arrive prior to that.  

Location & Course:  Hatbox Events Center (640 S 40th St, Muskogee, OK 74401).  See below for course map

T-shirts:  Sign up by Sept 3rd to get a guaranteed t-shirt.  All registrations after this date, t-shirts will be first come first serve.

Awards: Medals awarded to the top 3 males and females in every 10 year Age Groups: 12 & Under, 13 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, 80 & Over. Trophies awarded to the top 3 overall males & females.

Race Timing: This event will be chip timed by I:40 Race Service

Registration Fees:  

Early Bird Priced for through the end of July - $30 for 5k, $17.50 for Fun Run

August 1st to Sept 11th - $35 for 5k, $20 for Fun Run

Race day sign up - $40 for 5k, $25 for Fun Run

Events

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk8 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

86°

Typical Low

63°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Muskogee, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:03 AMSunset 7:35 PMDaylight 12h 32m

Host City

About Muskogee, OK

Population

36,819

as of 2023

Elevation

579 ft

Nearest Airport

TUL

Tulsa International Airport · 42 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

From Endurance Grid

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Never Forget 5k & Fun Run?
Never Forget 5k & Fun Run is a running race held in Muskogee, Oklahoma on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Never Forget 5k & Fun Run?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at 640 S 40th St, Muskogee, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Never Forget 5k & Fun Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Never Forget 5k & Fun Run

Sep 12, 2026

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