'89er 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Guthrie, Oklahoma
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Mar 31, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| '89er 5K | 5K | Apr 17, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after Mar 31, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Mar 31, then $30 until Apr 12, then $35 until Apr 17.
Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Oklahoma runs 36:00, about 11:35 a mile, based on 213 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:07 and men in 32:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the '89er 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
301 West Harrison Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Oklahoma Race Company) for '89er 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at '89er 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 23:19 or better, the top quarter in 26:04, and half the field in 32:43; the last tenth came in after 50:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:27 | 20:48 |
| 30-39 | 33:13 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 40:38 | 28:37 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 183 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
'89er 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 59 to 167 finishers, and the median time rose from 27:56 to 32:43.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 167 (-19%) | 32:43 | under 23:19 | 19:33 |
| 2025 | 205 (+78%) | 35:03 | under 25:54 | 17:53 |
| 2024 | 115 (+92%) | 32:35 | under 24:12 | 19:26 |
| 2023 | 60 (+2%) | 24:24 | under 20:30 | 17:12 |
| 2022 | 59 | 27:56 | under 21:06 | 18:15 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Oklahoma 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:04, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 17 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 301 West Harrison Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 950 feet
- Included with entry
- Run T-Shirt to the first 200 registered runners
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 17, 2027), 2026 (Apr 18, 2026), 2025 (Apr 19, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 22, 2023), 2022 (Apr 23, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is '89er 5K?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Mar 31, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oklahoma?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 167 runners finished the '89er 5K; the median finish was 32:43 and the winner ran 19:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:04, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 301 West Harrison Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044.
From the organizers
The '89er 5K is hosted by the cadets in the '89er Battalion, Guthrie High School JROTC. The Guthrie JROTC program is the first JROTC program in the State of Oklahoma, dating back to 1935. As a 5K, we encourage competitive runners, recreational runners, and walkers; walk your dog, push a stroller, or simply enjoy the fellowship of your friends and neighbors. This is a community event hosted by the students in JROTC. Run proceeds support educational and leadership training opportunities for the students in JROTC.
This year's '89er day race theme is BOOMTOWN, celebrating Guthrie's legendary boom - from 10 to 10,000 in one day. Come run the boom!