Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- 5K - In Person · 1K Fun Run/Walk - In Person · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Kick off your day at the Cherokee Nation War Memorial (17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK) as we come together to honor our veterans and celebrate community.
Race Schedule:
6:00 a.m. – 7:25 a.m. – Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up
7:00 a.m. – Fun Run Begins
7:30 a.m. – 5K Race Begins
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in standard age groups for the 5K.
Race shirts will be distributed after race completion, while supplies last.
This is a USATF-sanctioned event on a certified course.
View the official course map:
https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=2702
Can’t make it in person? Participate in our Virtual 5K!
Shirt pick-up details will be announced at a later date.
Timed by Tatur Racing
For questions or more information, please contact:
Dakota Perry
📞 (918) 507-9453
📧 dakota-perry@cherokee.org
Events
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tahlequah, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tahlequah, OK
Population
16,513
as of 2023
Elevation
817 ft
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 53 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.
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- Race
- Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run?
- Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run is a running race held in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on September 5, 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 Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at 17675 S. Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cherokee National Holiday Veterans Run
Sep 5, 2026