The Azalea Run 2026
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Muskogee, OK
- 1459 N 48th St, 74401
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run through the blooming beauty of Honor Heights Park during Muskogee's annual Azalea Festival. A scenic 5K or 1-mile fun run.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Azalea Run invites you to experience a cherished tradition within Muskogee's Honor Heights Park. This annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is a highlight of the month-long Azalea Festival, offering a spring run on the familiar Garden of Lights course. Enjoy beautiful views of the park's flowers and gardens as you run, then celebrate your finish with refreshments and a chance to earn an Azalea Run medal. It's a wonderful opportunity to join local runners in a scenic and festive setting.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 5K or 1-mile course entirely within Honor Heights Park.
- Enjoy beautiful views of the park's flowers and gardens.
- Receive an Azalea Run t-shirt and post-race refreshments.
Standout details
- Part of the annual Azalea Festival
- Scenic course through Honor Heights Park
- Awards for top age group finishers
- Includes a t-shirt and refreshments
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $19.55
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 11:21 PM CST · Closes Mar 7, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens Jan 15, 2026, 11:21 PM CST · Closes Mar 7, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
Difficulty
Easygoing
Easygoing5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
ABOUT THE AZALEA RUN : Hosted by the Muskogee Running Club, the City of Muskogee, and Saint Francis Health Systems, the Annual Azalea Run returns to Honor Heights Park on April 11th.
This run dates back to the mid-1980s, and has had many names, most recent of which has been the Muskogee Run. For many years we start at Honor Heights Park and ran on roads to the west of the park. This year's event will stay inside the park and is better suited with the traditional name "The Azalea Run".
This will be one of many events of the 2025 Azalea Festival, which will go on the entire month of April. The Chili Cookoff will also be happening on April 10-11 at Hatbox Sports Complex in Muskogee.
We will be using a course familiar to many local runners, the Garden of Lights Run Course, but it will have a much different feel for a spring run. Please read below for more event details and we hope to see you on April 11th!
T-SHIRTS & AWARDS : Included in your registration fee is a Azalea Run t-shirt, refreshments afterwards, and a chance to win a Azalea Run medal that will be awarded to the top 3 in each age groups. Age Groups will be - 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and Over.
5k COURSE: The Garden of Lights Run course will keep runners inside the park and will offer many beautiful views of the parks flowers and gardens. CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP
AZALEA RUN REGISTRATION FEES
Until March 8th - EARLY BIRD PRICES!!!! - $17.50 FUN RUN, $25 5k
MARCH 9th to APRIL 5th - LOWER REGISTRATION PRICES!!!! - $20 FUN RUN, $27.50 5k,
APRIL 4th - LAST DAY TO REGISTER WITH SHIRT GUARANTEE
APRIL 6th TO RACE DAY - FULL PRICE REGISTRATION FEES - $22.50 FUN RUN, $30 5k
PACKET PICKUP :
FRIDAY, APRIL 10th - 3 PM TO 6 PM - PACKET PICKUP, HONOR HEIGHTS PARK NORTH SHELTER BY SPLASH PAD
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (April 11th) :
6:30 AM - EVENT DAY REGISTRATION OPENS HONOR HEIGHTS PARK (North shelter by Splash Pad)
8:00 AM - 5K RACE, & 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK START
9:00 AM - 5K AWARDS
Race Contact Info : Joel Everett jeverett@muskogeeparks.org or 918-684-6302 x 1473
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