Tenkiller Overlook

All who complete at least 5k by the noon cutoff receive a finisher medal. If you sign up for a longer distance, and decide during the event to drop down to a shorter distance, you still receive a finisher medal as long as you completed at least 5k. Drop downs do not qualify for Top 3 Podium awards or place rank, but are classified as an Unofficial Finish (UF).

Top 3 finishers receive awards. No gender awards. Top 3 humans.  

This event will be chip timed by i-40 Race Service.

We're grilling hamburgers and veggie burgers afterward. Bring a chair and join us for food and fellowship. 

Photos are being provided by ultrarunner Matt Lee Photography. He’s taken some great pics at run events, and will have those posted up for you to download free of charge. If you would like to see some of his work and book him for a portrait session, check him out on his Instagram @matt.lee_photography

or on his Facebook profile.

This course follows the Tenkiller Overlook Trail loop counter-clockwise. This is a technical dirt trail with some steep ups and downs, boulders, rocks, and fallen trees. The 3.2 mile loop has 300’ of elevation.

1 Loop - 5k

2 Loops - 10k

4 Loops - Half Marathon

For those doing 10k or Half Marathon, you will go through the timing mats after each loop. 

Trekking poles are allowed.  No water crossings are anticipated on this route. There will be an aid station with calories and hydration at the start/finish area, and a hydration station 1.25 miles from the start. The course will be marked with yellow ribbons, but it is your responsibility to know the route. It is highly recommended that you use an app that sends live tracking data back to race staff and your emergency contact person. Watch Race Director Isaac Barnoskie’s video on how to use the Strava beacon feature to do this:  https://www.facebook.com/share/r/DkPiEYnBp1VuLmBk/?

View the course on Strava:

https://strava.app.link/JJ9JD9V7cNb

GPX file for the course is available on Google Drive:

Tenkiller_Overlook_Course_5k_10k_Half_Marathon.gpx

There is about 300’ of elevation per 3.3 mile loop. The 10k will be 600’, and the half is 1,200’.

We're working to reduce waste. A lot of us who race a lot throw away shirts. We have more than we need. But we know you may still be growing your shirt collection. This race does not automatically come with a shirt. Thus, the lower up front registration fee.  If you would like a shirt, you will need to order one as an "Add-On" in the registration process. This add on will cost $30 for a shirt, $20 for a hat. You’re welcome to order additional swag if you would like extra for family, friends, or crew. If you’re not able to attend the event, but would still like to show your support, shirts are also available in the Store tab. There is an option for $10 shipping on store purchases.  Shirt orders will be collected through Monday 11/4/2024. Want your shirt earlier than race day? Talk your family and friends into signing up early so the event sells out. The sooner it sells out, the sooner we order shirts. Shoutout to Travis at M&S Screenprinting for putting together the design for us. If you need shirts or hats, then give Dea, Emma, Tara, and the team a holler. 

Course will be flagged with yellow ribbons. Course loop proceeds counter-clockwise. Keep right. 

Our children are our future and our present. We're all about providing positive experiences at an early age that lead to lifelong healthy habits. We love seeing families making memories too. Each parent entry comes with one free child (age 15 or under) entry. This does not apply to virtual. Please direct message us if you are interested.  

Huge thanks to the Outlaw Trail Series for leading the way on this. When we saw that they do this, we knew it was the right thing to do. Check out their events at https://outlaw100.com

There is a playground if you’re looking for something for the younger kids to do before or after the race, or even during the race for that matter.  We will also have a bounce house for thr younger kids, and bracelet crafts with Sarah Jones. We will a few activities for the younger kids to do as well. If you have older kids, there is a basketball court. 

We need volunteers. Outlaw Trail Series has done an excellent job of leading the way and setting the standard for volunteers. We've participated in their events as volunteers, and also as participants. We love how the volunteers increase the quality of the experience. That is why we're taking a leaf out of the Outlaw book, and offering a 25% discount for volunteering a shift of 4-8 hours. This can be applied toward Lake Vian Hilltop Run or Spark In The Dark or Peak to Creek. Must be signed up as a volunteer before the event.  This includes volunteering at Lake Vian Hilltop Run or Spark In The Dark or Peak to Creek as well.  Volunteer discounts do not apply to Outlaw events, as Race Director Isaac Barnoskie does not direct those events. For more information on Outlaw, check out https://outlaw100.com/

Google Maps Pin for Lake Tenkiller: Overlook Nature Trail and Park

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zDK7yEyHrneqF2uu8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Apple Maps Dropped Pin at Tenkiller Overlook Park

https://maps.apple.com/?auid=7286047795431533405&ll=35.598576,-95.051778&lsp=7618&q=Dropped%20Pin&t=h

The Overlook Park is located on the south side of Lake Tenkiller. It’s at the intersection of Highway 100 and E 984 Road in Gore, OK. The entrance is directly across the road from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office. This is the sign you will see at the entrance. 

There are no parking fees.

All participants must wear a race bib so that it is visible to race staff. Participants must call out their bib number upon arriving at aid station/timing. 

Riding in a vehicle is a disqualification (DQ). 

If you go off course, you must return to the course on foot at the same point at which you got off course. 

Not finishing by cutoff time of 12pm is an Unofficial Finish (UF).

Not finishing is a Did Not Finish (DNF).

If dropping out of the event, you must report to the aid station captain and/or Race Director, Isaac Barnoskie. If we have to send search and rescue to find you, you the participant will be responsible for the expenses. This can happen if you get off course, or fail to let an aid station captain or race director know you are leaving.

Trekking poles are allowed. 

Pacers are not permitted for Tenkiller Overlook. However, if you would like to pace off of another participant, that is allowed. 

Muling is not allowed. A participant may not carry items for another participant. 

Medical volunteers, race director, and aid station captains may pull the participant from the race if they feel they are endangering themselves or others. Basic first aid kits are at supervised aid stations. Blister kits are not. You are expected to provide your own self-care. 

Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. The owner assumes liability for the actions of the dog. 

Those who register but do not show up to the event are classified as Did Not Start (DNS). We do not mail finisher medals or swag. There are no refunds for no-shows. If you would like to defer to another event (Beaver Fire Tower Half, Lake Vian Hilltop Run), you must contact Race Director Isaac Barnoskie prior to race start. The amount deferred will be the amount you paid for the current event.  

No parking fees. Plenty of room to park, but show up early if you want a paved parking space. 

Other Events Directed by the Isaac Barnoskie:

Beaver Fire Tower Half 2/1/2025

Lake Vian Hilltop Run 3/1/2025 - 3/2/2025

Spark in the Dark 7/3/2025

Peak to Creek TBA