
Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City's Salute to Veterans Half Marathon honors service members with a scenic lakeside loop.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 89
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Salute to Veterans Half Marathon in Oklahoma City offers a meaningful race experience at Lake Stanley Draper, dedicated to honoring service members. This event provides a powerful way to show gratitude, with all veterans racing for free and active duty military participating for a nominal fee.
Runners can expect a scenic, flat loop course around the lake. The race, now in its second edition, has seen recent fields of around 130 finishers, drawing participants from approximately seven states. While the field size is modest, the event is growing and offers a chance to compete with awards for top finishers across various categories.
All participants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher medal, celebrating every mile run in honor of heroes. It's an opportunity to run, walk, and stand in support, making it a community event that never goes out of stride.
Race-provided description
Join us at Lake Stanley Draper in Oklahoma City, OK for the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon, a meaningful race dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Whether you’re running in tribute, alongside a veteran, or as a veteran yourself, this event is a powerful way to show gratitude and community support. As a token of appreciation, all Veterans race for FREE, and Active Duty military can participate for just $15. Family members and supporters are encouraged to join at the regular registration rate and be part of this special day of recognition and celebration. (ID Required - any form of government issued Military ID) All participants will receive a fabulous race shirt and a custom finisher medal upon crossing the finish line—because every mile run in honor of our heroes deserves to be celebrated. For those looking to compete, this race delivers. Awards will be presented to the Top Three Male and Female Overall finishers in each distance, as well as the Top Three Overall Masters, Grand Masters, and Senior Masters Male and Female finishers. In addition, the top three athletes in each of the traditional five-year age groups (starting at 10 & Under) will earn awards across all race distances.
Come run, walk, and stand in support—because honoring our veterans never goes out of stride.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
8301 SE 104th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73165
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
2 years running
~76.5 finishers a year
growing or steady
3% returning runners
5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 7 states
winner 1:37:38
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 89 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
89
Median time
2:07:46
Latest turnout
66
States
8
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City?
The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City take place?
It takes place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
What distances does the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 10K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City course flat and good for a PR?
The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City?
HalfRuns has finish records for 89 runners who have completed the Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City.
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