Up Up and Away 5k
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $20–$25
From the Organizer
Race & Event Information:
Join us for the return of the Up Up & Away 5K on August 22nd!
This beloved 5K has been one of Northeast Oklahoma’s most popular runs since its debut in 2019. After the Muskogee Hot Air Balloon Festival was canceled in 2025, Muskogee Parks & Recreation is bringing it back bigger and better in 2026 — and the Up Up & Away 5K is the perfect way to experience it!
Presented by Saint Francis Hospital, and hosted in partnership with the Muskogee Running Club and I:40 Race Service, this event combines a fantastic run with the magic of a hot air balloon festival.
The festival (and to a lesser extent the run) is weather-dependent, especially wind conditions. But on a clear, calm morning, you’ll run through the stunning sight of colorful hot air balloons launching and floating all around Hatbox Events Park.
Don’t miss this unique experience! Register today and get ready to rise Up, Up & Away!
Race Details:
- Shirts are guaranteed for everyone that signs up by August 9th
- Medals for the top 3 in each 5k age group, trophies for top 3 overall 5k Male and Female
- Refreshments severed during and after the run
- USATF CERTIFIED COURSE - CLICK HERE FOR MAP - Hatbox 5k Loop (OK19002DG)
Packet Pickup/Registration:
- There will be a Packet Pickup/Registration on Friday August 21st from 3:00 to 6:00 at the Muskogee Parks & Recreation office at Spaulding Park on the corner of Okmulgee and Eastside Blvd. If you can't get your packet then, you can get your packet the morning of the event at the start/finish tent at Hatbox.
Registration Prices:
- 5k early bird is only $25, which goes through July 4th. $30 after July 4th and $35 the day of the event
- Fun Run early bird is only $20. $25 after that and the day of the event
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
92°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Muskogee Davis Fld, 8 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 Up Up and Away 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Muskogee, OK
Waterloop Trail Run
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · From $20 · Honor Heights Park
Less than a mile away
Porter Peach Classic 5k
5K · From $30 · Porter Civic Center
10 miles away
Never Forget 5k & Fun Run
1 Mile · 5K · From $17.50 · 640 S 40th St
6 miles away
Hometown Hope Run
1 Mile · 5K · From $20 · Gospel Rescue Mission
9 miles away
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 Up Up and Away 5k?
- Up Up and Away 5k is a running race held in Muskogee, Oklahoma on August 22, 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 Up Up and Away 5k?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at Hatbox Sports Complex. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Up Up and Away 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Up Up and Away 5k
Aug 22, 2026