Indian Hills 5k & Fun Run 2026

Description

Indian Hills 5K & Fun Run/Walk — Be Part of Oklahoma History!

The Indian Hills Pow Wow Club is bringing the 5K back after years away - and this isn’t just any run. This epic event is the official kickoff to one of Oklahoma’s longest‑running cultural traditions: the Indian Hills Pow Wow, hosted by the Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club for more than 75 years!

Join us at beautiful Scissortail Park on Sunday, July 19th for a 5K and a family‑friendly fun run/walk. The certified course winds through the park’s lush gardens, open lawns, lake views, and scenic trails, giving you one of the most picturesque running experiences in downtown OKC. Participants will experience the spirit of the Pow Wow woven into the natural beauty of Scissortail Park’s trails and gardens.

More updates are dropping soon - keep an eye on this page!

At the race you'll experience:

✨Pow Wow singers performing traditional prayer songs

✨Drummers

✨Run on a USATF Certified Course

✨An emcee & music bringing the hype and the heartbeat of the morning!

✨Before you run and after you cross that finish line, take a moment for yourself. FREE yoga with certified yoga instructors Courtney and Domingo at 7:45am and 9:15am - stretch, breathe, reset. 🌸

What you'll get:

✔️A cool custom finisher medal - see image below

✔️Equally cool custom race bib with timing tag (timing tag for 5k participants)

✔️Pendleton blankets awarded to the top male and female 5K finishers! 🔥

✔️More swag info to come soon! More swag is in the works! Check back often - we’ll be adding new goodies as we get closer to race day!

✔️Level up your registration with the super‑cool race tee - see image below

😋Breakfast foods available for purchase from Red Bird Concessions ! Red Bird Concessions is a family-owned and Native American-operated food truck based in Del City and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving a variety of dishes

This is more than a race. It’s a chance to be part of something historic, cultural, and uniquely Oklahoman.

👟Lace up, show up, and help us celebrate the return of a tradition that has brought communities together for generations.

We’d love for you to be part of the Indian Hills Pow Wow, July 22–26. It’s a beautiful, free community gathering with traditional dancing, drumming, games, arts & crafts, and amazing food. Bring your family and experience the heart of this long‑standing Oklahoma tradition. This pow wow has been going strong since the mid‑20th century, making it one of the most enduring and respected Native celebrations in the state. And this year, you get to be part of the story.