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Salute  to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Oklahoma City

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

Beginner FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat MedalGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

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

Directions

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

5K10K13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size9/15

~76.5 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty3/20

3% returning runners

Course & details8/15

5 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw5/10

runners from 7 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:37:38

Weather5/10

typical high 68°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:35p50 median ≈ 2:053:10

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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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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