GTR Fort Gibson Challenge
GTR Fort Gibson Challenge is an adventure and running race on August 1, 2026 in Fort Gibson, OK, with entry fees from $25 to $60.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Location
- 201 W Poplar St, Fort Gibson, OK
- Price
- $25–$60
- Sports
- AdventureRunning
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.
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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
94°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Muskogee, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Gibson, OK
Population
3,805
as of 2023
City 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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- Race
- GTR Fort Gibson Challenge
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 201 W Poplar St, Fort Gibson, OK
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Adventure Racing
Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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GTR Fort Gibson Challenge
Aug 1, 2026