Death by 5k Tulsa
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026
- Location
- 432 W 23rd st, Tulsa, OK
- Distance
- 24 Hour Challenge
From the Organizer
Death by 5k is coming back to Tulsa for year 4! Heat, hail, high winds, torrential rain....Tulsa is always an exciting time!
RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks starting one every 2.5 hours, for 24 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required)
Death by 5k Tulsa will start and finish at the new River West 23rd St Park, and will be run on the paved river trail, including crossing over the river twice.
In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their cars, or to put up tents in the grass areas at River West 23rd St. Park. There is plenty of space for pop up or camping tents. Participants can leave in between 5ks if desired.
Prepared food will be provided at 830 am, 130 pm, 9 pm and 430 am. Snacks will be provided throughout the entirety of the event, along with water and Gatorade..
Participants will receive an event shirt and some additional swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited initially to 300 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available or if we decide to expand the field.
Death by 5k takes place at various locations including:
- Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, AL
- Runstrong HQ in Brandon, MS
- Shelby Farms Park in Memphis
- Burns Park in Little Rock, AR
- Adventures Unlimited in Milton, FL
- George Wyth SP in Waterloo, IA
- Cornerstone Park, Henderson NV
- Balloon Fiesta Park, Albquerque NM
- Tyler State Park, Tyler, TX
and more sites coming soon!
Visit www.deathby5k.com to learn more
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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tulsa Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tulsa, OK
Population
412,322
as of 2023
Elevation
747 ft
Nearest Airport
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Death by 5k Tulsa?
- Death by 5k Tulsa is a running race held in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 19, 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 Death by 5k Tulsa?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 432 W 23rd st, Tulsa, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Death by 5k Tulsa?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Death by 5k Tulsa
Sep 19, 2026