Hometown Hope Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $20–$25
From the Organizer
It's time to "get your glow on" with the 2026 Hometown Hope Run! We will be starting at Depot Green with pre-registration at the Depot beginning at 6pm, Saturday, September 26th, and the run will begin at 7pm. It's all about the glow, so come decked out and ready to "shine" and get a chance to take home the award for Most Glow!
We hope that you will join us in supporting Gospel Rescue Mission and the men, women, and families that we serve. All proceeds go to provide life-changing services such as felony reintegration, addiction recovery, job skills, and so much more for those in crisis in Muskogee County.
Key Dates and Details:
5k Prices:
Early Bird Special Price: Only $25 until July 4th
July 5th through September 11th: $30
September 12th through race day: $35
1 Mile Fun Run Prices:
Early Bird Special Price: Only $20 until July 4th
July 5th through September 11th: $25
September 12th through race day: $30
- T-shirt Guarantee deadline: September 12th (Shirts are first come first serve after this date)
- Packet pick up/Late Registration: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration will be on Friday, Sept 26, from noon to 6:00 at the Gospel Rescue Mission at 323 Callahan. You can also pick up your packet on race day starting at 5:30 at the shelter at the Depot Green.
- Questions about this Race???
You can click the questions box below or send an email to the Hometown Hope Race Committee: Nycky Miller - nycky.miller@grmok.org
About the Gospel Rescue Mission:
The Gospel Rescue Mission, Inc. was established in 1931 and has since been the Muskogee area's primary resource for those struggling in the crisis of hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness. We are a 501/c/3 non-profit corporation whose stated Partnering with the community to serve those who are in crisis to restore them to freedom and purpose through the transforming power of the gospel. Surviving on donations and volunteers the Gospel Rescue Mission strives to maintain the highest possible Christian standard in all its work by providing:
• Shelter and food for Men, Women, and Families
• Drug & Alcohol Recovery Support Program
• Spiritual Counseling and Encouragement
• Volunteer Opportunities
Jesus said; “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:35 & 36
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
81°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Muskogee, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Muskogee, OK
Population
36,819
as of 2023
City 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hometown Hope Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
101
Days to train
- Race
- Hometown Hope Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hometown Hope Run?
- Hometown Hope Run is a running race held in Muskogee, Oklahoma on September 26, 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 Hometown Hope Run?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at Gospel Rescue Mission. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hometown Hope Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hometown Hope Run
Sep 26, 2026