Pistol Pete 5K/10K Race
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 1008 E. Kirk St., Perkins, OK
- Distance
- Pistol Pete 10K Race-Students · Pistol Pete 5K Race-Students · Pistol Pete 5K Race-Adults & more
From the Organizer
5K/10K race located in Perkins, OK with net proceeds benefiting Payne County United Way, Perkins Lions Club & Perkins Friends of the Library. Tech shirts for all participants and door prize drawing.
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Perkins 2nnw Mesonet, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Perkins, OK
Population
3,229
as of 2023
Elevation
899 ft
Nearest Airport
SWO
Stillwater Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 51 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pistol Pete 5K/10K Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- Pistol Pete 5K/10K Race
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 1008 E. Kirk St., Perkins, OK
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pistol Pete 5K/10K Race?
- Pistol Pete 5K/10K Race is a running race held in Perkins, Oklahoma on September 12, 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 Pistol Pete 5K/10K Race?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Perkins, Oklahoma at 1008 E. Kirk St., Perkins, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pistol Pete 5K/10K Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pistol Pete 5K/10K Race
Sep 12, 2026