Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Entry fee
- From $39 · goes up to $95 on Nov 23, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $85$95 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 23, 20278:00 AM | $65$75 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Jan 23, 20278:20 AM | $44$49 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 23, 20278:20 AM | $39$44 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 50K fee goes up to $95 on Nov 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50K: $85 until Nov 23, then $95 until Dec 23, then $105 until Jan 23.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Nov 23, then $75 until Dec 23, then $85 until Jan 23.
- 10K: $44 until Nov 23, then $49 until Dec 23, then $54 until Jan 23.
- 5K: $39 until Nov 23, then $44 until Dec 23, then $49 until Jan 23.
Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:31 AM, and the 50K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
River West Festival Park, Tulsa, OK 74107
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)10K
5K
25K
Aggregated from official results (Fleet Feet Sports) for Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long?
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:58 or better, the top quarter in 58:42, and half the field in 1:10:23; the last tenth came in after 1:40:50.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:06 or better, the top quarter in 31:18, and half the field in 36:55; the last tenth came in after 53:25.
At the 2026 25K, the fastest tenth finished in 2:06:03 or better, the top quarter in 2:18:29, and half the field in 2:42:32; the last tenth came in after 3:42:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 52:05 | 48:42 |
| 30-39 | 1:00:02 | 48:33 |
| 40-49 | 53:25 | 56:30 |
| 50-59 | 55:44 | 57:41 |
| 60-69 | 1:03:18 | 59:40 |
| 70+ | 1:42:53 | 1:18:22 |
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
Down 30 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long 10K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 232 to 172 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:09:21 to 1:10:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 172 (-14%) | 1:10:23 | under 51:58 | 38:15 |
| 2025 | 201 (+32%) | 1:06:56 | under 50:58 | 39:56 |
| 2024 | 152 (-40%) | 1:09:27 | under 50:12 | 37:42 |
| 2023 | 255 (+10%) | 1:10:29 | under 50:41 | 37:51 |
| 2022 | 232 | 1:09:21 | under 52:31 | 42:04 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Oklahoma 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:42, against 56:55 in a typical Oklahoma 10K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- 5K: Slower than most Oklahoma 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:18, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
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 January 23 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 12°F and hot years reach 60°F.
Based on 80 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
- River West Festival Park, Tulsa, OK 74107Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 50K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 23, 2027), 2026 (Jan 17, 2026), 2025 (Jan 18, 2025), 2024 (Jan 20, 2024), 2023 (Jan 21, 2023), 2022 (Jan 22, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long?
- Saturday, January 23, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $39 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Nov 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 50K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 172 runners finished the 10K; the median finish was 1:10:23 and the winner ran 38:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:42, against 56:55 in a typical Oklahoma 10K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- River West Festival Park, Tulsa, OK 74107.
From the organizers
It's time to Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long!
Our annual 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 50K is back again, make sure you register early!
This race has a distance for every level of runner or walker - from a 5k to a 50k. All courses are along the paved Riverparks Trail system in Tulsa, and are very flat with the exception of one hill that is encountered once on the half marathon course and twice on the 50k course. The 5k and 10k courses are VERY FLAT!
Great finisher medals for all distances, a great long sleeved tech shirt, and great post race food. A annual Tulsa favorite race!