Escape from Turkey Mountain

Race Overview

• Event: Escape from Turkey Mountain
• Date: September 7, 2026
• Location: Lower Parking Lot at Turkey Mountain, Tulsa, OK
• URL: Race Registration

Race Details

• History: 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.
• Start/Finish: Both races start and finish at the lower parking lot of Turkey Mountain.

Inclusions

• T-Shirt: All entrants will receive a race t-shirt.
• Finisher Medal: Each racer will receive a finisher medal for their respective race.

Turkey Triple Series

• Series Info: 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).
• Series Medal: Those in the series receive an additional special medal for each race.
• Registration: Registration for the series will close prior to the first race in March. Sign up for the series to keep motivated!

Park Information

• Unique Treasure: One of northeastern Oklahoma’s unique recreational treasures.
• Size: The Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness encompasses over 300 acres of rugged park land.
• Location: Located only a few miles from Tulsa’s vibrant downtown.
• Features: Surrounded by a thick canopy of trees including native Post and Blackjack Oak, Hickory, Redbud and other species.

Park Elevation

• Elevation: The highest point on Turkey Mountain lies within the park’s boundaries.
• Height: It rises 300 feet above the river.