OKIE HALF INFO:
MARCH 13, 2021 - Half Marathon @ 7:45, 5k @ 8:00 - Muskogee, ok
I:40 Race Service with the help of the Muskogee Running Club and Muskogee Parks & Recreation will host the the Okie Half on March 13th, 2021. In 2019, this event was called "Halfbox" and was the first half marathon held in Muskogee. In 2020, we battled terrible weather and an impending worldwide pandemic, and somehow we got the event in. Okie Half 2021 brings a new course that starts/finishes inside the newly restored "Hatbox Hanger", now called the Hatbox Events Center. This will also be the USATF Oklahoma Half Marathon State Championship and will be a great flat half marathon course for runners of any pace to enjoy.
Social Distance & Mask Requirement (updated 1/10 – subject to change): If you have over a 100.4 temperature please do not attend the event. Per city ordinance, We REQUIRE, a mask to be worn before and after your race. You are not required to wear a mask when running, but please do your best to stay 6 feet from other participants. Please also respect others be staying 6 feet apart before and after your race.
I:40 Race Service with the help of the Muskogee Running Club and Muskogee Parks & Recreation will host the the Okie Half on March 13th, 2021. In 2019, this event was called "Halfbox" and was the first half marathon held in Muskogee. In 2020, we battled terrible weather and an impending worldwide pandemic, and somehow we got the event in. Okie Half 2021 brings a new course that starts/finishes inside the newly restored "Hatbox Hanger", now called the Hatbox Events Center. This will also be the USATF Oklahoma Half Marathon State Championship and will be a great flat half marathon course for runners of any pace to enjoy.
- Both 5k and half marathon will be run on new USATF certified courses. Both courses will have an semi indoor start and finish, inside a restored airplane hanger that will have the doors open. Half Marathoners will "buzz the hanger" a few times throughout the course. Click here for more information on courses.
- There will be lots of goodies and extras with this event. 5k runners will get a long sleeved tech shirt half runners will get a Hoodie.
- For half finishers, Custom Finshers Medals and a full BBQ meal afterwards is provided with your registration
Social Distance & Mask Requirement (updated 1/10 – subject to change): If you have over a 100.4 temperature please do not attend the event. Per city ordinance, We REQUIRE, a mask to be worn before and after your race. You are not required to wear a mask when running, but please do your best to stay 6 feet from other participants. Please also respect others be staying 6 feet apart before and after your race.
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Registation Fees and Dates:
Black Friday Special: Before November 27th
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Event Location:
Hatbox Events Center (630 S 40th St Muskogee, OK) |
- Packet Pick Up/Late Registration: The packet pickup will be on Friday evening March 13th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Hatbox Events Center - 630 S 40th Street Muskogee, OK. This is also where the race will start and finish the following morning. You do not have to pick up your packet on Friday. They will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am. In-person registration will be available on Friday and Saturday.
- Start Times: 7:45 am for the Half, 8:00 am for the 5k
- Time Limit: For the half marathon the time limit is 4:15 (Must finish by noon).
- USATF Certified Courses: Both the 5k and Half Marathon course will be on flat and fast USATF Certified courses. Click on the course maps page for more details and to get a PDF of the Half and 5k course maps
- USATF Oklahoma Half Marathon State Championships - There will be male and female state champion crowned at this event. Male & Female winners will receive a $150 prize and custom trophy. In order to be eligible to win, you must an Oklahoma resident and a current member of USATF. Click here for USATF Membership information
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OKLAHOMA HALF
CHAMPIONSHIP $150 will be awarded to the Male and Female Champions. You must be a resident of Oklahoma and a USATF member. (Click for membership details). Separate awards will go to the top 3 overall male & female.
Post Run BBQAll Half Participants will get a food truck meal at the finish line from Mother Tuckers BBQ! 5k runners and fans can purchase a meal. Snack food and drinks are also provided
Support local running
20% of the proceeds from this event will go towards the co-host - the Muskogee Running Club. The running club is an organization that seeks to build and promote running and running events the in Muskogee area. The club is also involved in many philanthropic efforts that the funding from the Okie Half will be used towards. |
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About Event Host: I:40 Race Service
I:40 is based out of Muskogee and our services are race timing, race planning, course measurement & certification, promotion, & awards. I:40 has a double meaning - Inspirational passage in Isaiah 40 & our service area along US I-40 in Eastern Oklahoma. |
Plan a visit to Muskogee for the Okie Half
Click Here to go to: visitmuskogee.com We are partnering with the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce to make this an enjoyable weekend for all out of town runners. Check back soon for information on the official lodging provider. |
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING THIS EVENT - We hope to see you in March
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