
Orange Dirt Trail Series is a trail running and running race on October 17, 2026 in Stillwater, OK, featuring the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon distances, with entry fees from $40 to $70.
From the Organizer
Date / Time / Place
Saturday morning, October 17th, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Race start/finish line is located at the East Side pavilion (Red Trail Head) at Lake McMurtry north west of Stillwater, OK.
29180 Chisholm Curve Stillwater, OK 74075
Race Day Packet Pickup
5:30 – 15 minutes before your distance: Race day packet pickup at the East Side pavilion.
Start Times
7:00 AM: Marathon start
7:30 AM: Half Marathon start
8:00AM: 10K start
8:30AM: 5K start
Post-Race Celebration - An assortment of good things to eat and drink for race participants.
Course Description
Race start/finish line location: Beside the East Side pavilion.
All races are out and backs utilizing the blue, green, red, and yellow trails. Final course maps will be emailed out the Monday before race weekend. 5K/10K take place on the Yellow trail, the half marathon takes place on the yellow and red trails, and the full marathon takes place on the yellow, red, green, and blue trails.
https://www.lakemcmurtry.org/maps.html
Packet Pickup
Packet pick up will be Friday, October 25th from 5-8 pm at Stonecloud Brewing in Stillwater located at 917 S Husband.
Registration:
5K- $40
10K - $50
Half Marathon - $60
Marathon - $70
Awards
All participants will receive a cool Finisher's Medal!
Awards ceremony following each race. Awards to top three finishers in Female, Non-Binary, and Male categories.
Awards MUST be picked up by winners following the race. They will NOT be mailed.
Timing
The Orange Dirt Trail Series will be chip-timed.
It is very important to wear your bib correctly on the front of your body.
Please refer to your race packet for instructions on how to properly wear your bib.
Accommodations
Stillwater offers many different hotel options.
Camping at the lake is available through private site and primitive. To reserve a site, call the lake directly and let them know you are with the race. Primitive camping will be available by the East Side Pavilion Friday night before the race. There are bathrooms available but not showers.
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
73°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stillwater 2 W, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
48,818
as of 2023
City Elevation
880 ft
Nearest Airport
SWO
Stillwater Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 58 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Orange Dirt Trail Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Orange Dirt Trail Series
Oct 17, 2026