89er 5K

The 89er 5K is hosted by the cadets in the '89er Battalion, Guthrie High School JROTC. The Guthrie JROTC program is the first JROTC program in the State of Oklahoma, dating back to 1935. As a 5K, we encourage competitive runners, recreational runners, and walkers; walk your dog, push a stroller, or simply enjoy the fellowship of your friends and neighbors. This is a community fundraising event for the students, and the proceeds will support educational and leadership training opportunities for the students in JROTC. A portion of the proceeds will support Veteran organizations and charities.

LOCATION: The Start/Finish line is at Honor Park in Downtown Guthrie, near 301 West Harrison Avenue, across from the Oklahoma Publishing Museum.

Course: USAT Certified Course: OK24012MU

PARKING: NOTICE!!!! Harrison is closed at Division street. Turn west on Vilas to 2nd or 3rd street for parking. Park along Harrison Ave. west of 2nd street, or on 3rd street.

T-Shirts: Will be available for the first 100 registered runners.

Race Medals: Awarded to the first 100 finishers 

Trophies: for the top male & female in the following age categories:

18 & Under
19 - 35
36 - 49
50 & Up

PRICING: This event is age-based. You will see adjusted pricing at the end of registration.

5 & Under = Free
6 - 18 = $10
19 & Up = $20

This 5K will be held in conjunction with Guthrie's 89'er Day Parade and celebration. Come out for the parade, carnival, food trucks, and MORE!!

Oklahoma's '89er Day Celebration is an annual April event commemorating Oklahoma's first land run on April 22, 1889. The City of Guthrie, site of much of the Land Run's initial settlement and the first Territorial Capital, held the inaugural '89er Day Celebration on the famous land opening's first anniversary.

Severe Weather Policy: Weather forecasts are tracked before the race for heavy rain, thunder, lightning, high winds, etc. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on the Guthrie JROTC Facebook Page and other event social media pages to alert participants of possible course changes. No refunds will be given if the event is canceled due to severe weather.