Escape from Turkey Mountain

Race Overview

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

Event Features

• History: One of Tulsa's oldest trail races, dating back to 2004.
• Tradition: A beloved Labor Day event.
• Race Distances: Choose between a challenging 5 mile course or a shorter, less technical 2 mile course.
• Start/Finish: Both races begin and finish at the lower parking lot of Turkey Mountain.

Participant Perks

• T-shirt: All entrants will receive a race t-shirt.
• Finisher Medal: Each race participant will receive a finisher medal.
• Special Medal: Participants in the Turkey Triple series will earn an additional medal.
• Registration Note: Registration for the Turkey Triple series closes before the first race in March.

Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness

• Location: The park encompasses over 300 acres of rugged parkland near Tulsa.
• Scenic Views: Participants will be surrounded by a thick canopy of trees, including native Post and Blackjack Oak, Hickory, and Redbud.
• Geography: The park stretches from I-44 to 71st Street and Elwood Avenue to the Arkansas River.
• Highest Point: The highest elevation on Turkey Mountain rises 300 feet above the river.