
From the Organizer
This event will be at Clinkenbeard Park in Fort Gibson, OK. You will need to google the location because it does not have an address.
The event will be Saturday August 1, 2026.
Challenge starts at 10am. There will be a 1 mile run, a 2ish mile kayak, and a 1 mile run. There will be finisher medals for the kayak challenge.
Fun Run - Immediately following challenge start
You will need to bring your own kayak.
No Late Starts
Packet pickup will start at 9 on race day.
Life jackets must be worn properly on the water. Do not put your kayak in the water until your life jacket is properly secured. You will be immediately disqualified if you are on the water without a properly secured life jacket.
We brought back teams for 2025. They can be male/male, female/female, or male/female. Both teammates run together, kayak together, and run together. Teammates will also need their own kayaks.
SHIRT CUTOFF IS JULY 1!!!
Events
Weather
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
94°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Muskogee, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
3,805
as of 2023
Elevation
564 ft
Nearest Airport
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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GTR Fort Gibson Challenge
Aug 1, 2026