Sorghum Day – John Lively Memorial 5K Run takes place on Main Street at the intersection of 2nd Street and Wewoka Avenue in Wewoka, Oklahoma. The race is scheduled for October 24, 2026, with an 8:00 AM start time. The 5K distance makes it accessible for runners seeking a straightforward race experience. Entry costs $30.00. This small-town race offers a chance to compete in a community setting during fall weather in central Oklahoma, making it a practical option for runners based in or traveling through the region.
From the Race Organizer
About the Festival and Run : The Wewoka Sorghum Festival is an award-winning celebration honoring the age-old art of making sorghum molasses and the traditions and cultures of the community of Wewoka, one of the oldest and most historic towns in Oklahoma. Started in 1976 by the Seminole Nation Museum and Wewoka Rotary Club, the festival draws crowds of over 25,000 to central Oklahoma on the fourth Saturday in October. Visitors come from across Oklahoma, the US, and abroad to immerse themselves in the vibrant history of the capital of the great Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. 2026 marks the 32nd running of the John Lively Memorial 5K race the morning of the festival. Honoring long-time Rotarian and community leader John Lively, the race/walk will start and finish in front of the Seminole Nation Museum at 6th St. and Wewoka Ave. After the race participants can enjoy the parade and other festival activities going on just a few blocks away in downtown Wewoka. Cost, Registration, and T-shirts : The price to pre-register is $30 and race day registration will be available for $35. The first 50 entrants will receive race t-shirts. For more information, contact Wewoka Sorghum Festival at 405-257-5485 or visit www.sorghumfestivalok.org The 5k Course : USATF Certified 5k Course. Start and Finishes at the Seminole Nation Museum just south the downtown Wewoka. See below for link to the map Awards : Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. There will be medals for the top 3 males and females in each age group. USATF age groups will be used going up to 70 and over. After the Race: Join us at the festival after the race and experience over 150 craft and food booths; a car show; parade, art & photography show, watch the mule-powered mill squeeze juice from the sorghum cane and see it cooked to syrup over an open fire; experience over a dozen historic reenactors and artisans on the grounds of the Seminole Nation Museum; taste Indian Fry Bread with hot sorghum and other delicious Native and local foods at the museum. And Much, much more!
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When is Sorghum Day – John Lively Memorial 5k Run 2026 — Wewoka, OK?
Sorghum Day – John Lively Memorial 5k Run 2026 — Wewoka, OK takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Wewoka, Oklahoma.
Where is Sorghum Day – John Lively Memorial 5k Run 2026 — Wewoka, OK held?
Sorghum Day – John Lively Memorial 5k Run 2026 — Wewoka, OK is held at Intersection of 2nd St. and Wewoka Ave. (Main Street) in Wewoka, Oklahoma.
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