Red Fern Festival 5k – Tahlequah, OK 2026

Date
April 24, 2026
Location
Tahlequah, OK
Venue
400 N Muskogee Ave
Start Time
6:30 PM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
5K, Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Red Fern Festival 5K is a running event held in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, offering both a 5K and 1-mile option. Scheduled for April 24, 2026, the race starts at 6:30 PM from 400 N Muskogee Ave. Entry fees range from $25 to $35. The evening start time means you'll want accommodation nearby for easy pre-race preparation and a comfortable post-race return. Tahlequah's location in northeastern Oklahoma provides a convenient base if you're traveling from out of state for the event. Book lodging close to the downtown venue to minimize travel time before the race and allow for quick access to local restaurants and recovery options afterward.

From the Race Organizer
April 24-25 Tahlequah Main Street will host the 18th annual Red Fern Festival. This festival celebrates the “Where the Red Fern Grows” Novel which is set in the Ozark hills in and around Tahlequah Oklahoma. The festival spans seven blocks and hosts over 150 arts and crafts vendors and gourmet food trucks, along with inflatables, petting zoos, and live music. This year the Red Fern Festival 5k will happen on a new course that will start and finish at NSU Letters sign at the corner of Goingsnake, Muskogee, and Smith. More details on the new course route. This will be a rain or shine event, but if the weather is too much to go on, we do not have a reschedule option and it will become a virtual run. The start for both the 5k and the fun run will be 6:30 Friday evening, April 24th. Runners will be finishing just a few blocks from food trucks and live music at the heart of the Red Fern Festival at Norris Park. So sign up and soon run, eat, and be entertained at the Red Fern Festival 5k! This

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Red Fern Festival 5k – Tahlequah, OK 2026?

Red Fern Festival 5k – Tahlequah, OK 2026 takes place on April 24, 2026. The race is held in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Where is Red Fern Festival 5k – Tahlequah, OK 2026 held?

Red Fern Festival 5k – Tahlequah, OK 2026 is held at 400 N Muskogee Ave in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Where can I find hotels near Red Fern Festival 5k – Tahlequah, OK 2026?

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