Garden of Lights Run 2026 — Muskogee, OK

Date
December 5, 2026
Location
Muskogee, OK
Venue
Honor Heights Park
Start Time
4:30 PM
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
5k, Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Garden of Lights Run takes place at Honor Heights Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma on December 5, 2026. The event offers 1 mile and 5K distances with a 4:30 PM start time. Entry prices range from $25.00 to $35.00.

From the Race Organizer
Muskogee Parks and Recreation is hosting the 27th Annual Garden of Lights Run on Saturday Dec 5th at 4:30 pm. The Garden of Lights run has become a great tradition for hundreds of runners that enjoy going through beautiful lights even going up Agency Hill. Dressing up for this holiday run is encouraged and there will be a costume contest for the the best outfit! Please make plans to join us on December 6th!!! The 5k is capped at 250 participants and the Fun Run is capped at 40 participants, so please don't delay in signing up! The shirt deadline will be November 22 and all 5k participants will get a custom cast finishers medals. Please click contact race with any questions. EVENT DETAILS - 5k Start Time: 4:30 pm (Only 250 spots, so get registered soon) - Fun Run Start Time: 4:35 (Only 40 Fun Run spots) - 5k Course: The course is USATF certified Course and includes a challenging 250 ascent up Honor Heights Hill and back through 3 million holiday lights at dusk. Click here for Course Map - Custom Cast Medals: Custom Finishers medals to all 5k finishers! - Shirts: Sign up by Sunday, November 22 to get your guaranteed shirt size. - Parking: parking at Honor Heights. No shuttles. REGISTRATION AND PRICES - 5k: $30 until 11/8. $35 from 11/9 to the day before the event & $35 the day of the event - Fun Run: $25 until 11/8. $30 from 11/11 to the day before the event and $30 the day of event PACKET PICKUP - Friday, Dec 4th, 3-6 PM, MUSKOGEE PARKS & REC OFFICE, 837 E. OKMULGEE, MUSKOGEE, OK 74403 - Saturday, Dec 5th (race day), 3-4:30 PM, Honor Heights Park

Course & Travel Notes

The Garden of Lights Run takes place on December 5, 2026, in Muskogee, Oklahoma at an elevation of 610 feet, with a 4:30 PM start time occurring well after the 7:16 AM sunrise. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is located 42.4 miles from the venue. December typical weather normals for the area show an average high of 52°F, an average low of 30°F, and measurable precipitation on 21% of days.

⛰️ 610 ft elevation☀️ Typically 52°F / 30°F · 21% chance of rain✈️ Tulsa International Airport (TUL) — 42.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Garden of Lights Run 2026 — Muskogee, OK?

Garden of Lights Run 2026 — Muskogee, OK takes place on December 5, 2026. The race is held in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Where is Garden of Lights Run 2026 — Muskogee, OK held?

Garden of Lights Run 2026 — Muskogee, OK is held at Honor Heights Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

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