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Run the Rails 5k

Run the Rails 5k is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Skiatook, OK, with entry fees from $25 to $35.

Date
September 19, 2026 (2 days to go)
Price
$25–$35
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

                            The Skiatook Cross Country Team Presents

                         Run the Rails 5k on September 19th at 7:30 am!

                    The first event of the Skiatook's Pioneer Day Festival!! 

All the proceeds will go to support their upcoming fall cross country season. 

The start/finish for the run will be at Exchange Bank, located at 300 W Rogers Blvd. 

The course will mostly follow the Osage Prairie Trail, a former rail line that was converted into a trail in 2006 and extends from 14 miles from OSU Tulsa to Skiatook.

Run Details:

- 5k Registration fee is $30 until the end of August and $35 from September 1st to the day of the race.

- Fun Run Registration fee is $20 until the end of August and $25 from September 1st to the day of the race.

- Special discounts for Skiatook Cross Country runners 

- Custom wood Run the Rails finishers medals awarded to all participants

- Official Run the Rails T-shirt provided to all runners that register by the end of August.  First come first serve on select sizes after that. 

- Race timing by I:40 Race Service

Events

Fun Run$25
5k$35

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race day

Saturday, 9/19

High

98°

Low

74°

Conditions

Sunny

Chance of Rain

11%

Wind

10 to 15 mph

Sunrise 7:09 AMSunset 7:25 PMDaylight 12h 16m

About Skiatook, OK

Nearest Airport

TUL

Tulsa International Airport · 14 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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Race
Run the Rails 5k
Date
September 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Run the Rails 5k?
Run the Rails 5k is a running race held in Skiatook, Oklahoma on September 19, 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 Run the Rails 5k?
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Skiatook, Oklahoma at Exchange Bank. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run the Rails 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run the Rails 5k

Sep 19, 2026

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