Escape from Turkey Mountain

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: One of Tulsa's oldest Trail races - dating way back to 2004!
• Tradition: A Labor Day tradition.
• Distances: Two race distances to choose from - a challenging 5 mile course or the shorter and less technical 2 mile course.
• Location: Both races start and finish at the lower parking lot of Turkey Mountain.

🎽 Participation Benefits

• T-shirts and Medals: All entrants will receive a race t-shirt as well as a finisher medal for each race.
• Post-Race Celebration: The tradition of this event is a cookout with hamburgers and hotdogs as well as beer for those 21 and over.

🗓️ Series Information

• Turkey Triple: Escape is the THIRD (and final) race in our annual year long series of trail races at Turkey Mountain - called the "Turkey Triple."
• Other Races: Other races in the series include Trail Madness (March) and the Trail Nut 5k and 1 mile races (June).
• Discounts: Those in the series receive a 5% discount on each individual race entry fee, as well as a special medal for each race.
• Registration: Registration for the series will close prior to the first race in March. Sign up for the series and keep yourself motivated to train and trail race all year long!

🏞️ Race Location

• Urban Wilderness: One of northeastern Oklahoma’s unique recreational treasures, the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness encompasses over 300 acres of rugged park land located only a few miles from Tulsa’s vibrant downtown.
• Scenic Surroundings: Participants will be surrounded by a thick canopy of trees including native Post and Blackjack Oak, Hickory, Redbud and other species.
• Park Boundaries: This area of River Parks stretches north-south from I-44 to 71st Street, and from Elwood Avenue, east to the Arkansas River.
• Highest Point: The highest point on Turkey Mountain lies within the park’s boundaries, rising 300 feet above the river.

🔗 Registration Link

• Sign Up: Register for Escape from Turkey Mountain here.