Overview

Oklahoma's Oldest Trail Run!! The race was started in 1999 by Earl Blewett. Earl saw the beauty of Lake McMurtry with its gorgeous scenery, soft, beginner friendly trail system, spectacular lake views, and reputation for having some of the best trails in the state of Oklahoma for running as well as mountain biking. In 2009 Earl turned the race over to the Tatur organization and its race director Ken Childress. Ken did a fantastic job of keeping the quality, history and tradition of the Lake McMurtry Trail Race alive. Next, in 2019 the Outlaw group began directing the run and added their own flair, while keeping the tradition alive with the same great trails. The next chapter begins in 2027, when the Stillwater Trail and Road Runners begin directing the run. The 29th annual running is April 10, 2027.
Day permits (parking pass) for Lake McMurtry can be purchased at https://www.lakemcmurtry.org/day-permit.html
You can either go to their office and show them your confirmation and get a hang tag, or just print the receipt and leave it on your dash.

Course Description

A variety of distances to choose from with offerings of 50K, 25K, 12K, and 5K on single track, winding through the pines and along the shores of Lake McMurtry. This moderately difficult course is suitable for beginners and seasoned trail runners alike. The course consists of a loop on the west side of the lake, with the longer races using an out-and-back to the east side as well. The 50K has about 2,600 feet of gain.
50K 7:00 AM
25K 8:00 AM
12K 8:00 AM
5K 8:30 AM

Cutoff Time

The East Pavilion Aid Station will close at 2 PM.

Catfish Cove will close at 5 PM.

The cutoff for all distances is 7 PM

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be Friday, April 9, 2027 from 5:00–8:00 PM at StoneCloud Stillwater Patio & Taproom (917 S Husband St, Stillwater, OK), and on race day starting at 6:00 AM at the West Pavilion at the Start/Finish.

Discounts/Benefits

Travel/Camping/Lodging

The start/finish is at the Lake McMurtry West Recreation Area. Apple Maps doesn’t give accurate directions to this location so please use Google Maps or the directions below. The race is not at the East Recreation Area.

Directions
Lake McMurtry West Recreation Area(30285 Bronco Curve, Stillwater, OK 74075)
From Stillwater and the 177/51 junction, head west on highway 51 (W 6th Ave.). Turn North (right) on N. Cottonwood Road for 3 miles. Then west (left) on E0590 and north (right) on County road 160 and a right on Bronco Curve.

Stillwater offers a variety of hotel options. Airport options include Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and the Tulsa International Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are trekking poles allowed?
Yes.

Are dogs allowed?
Yes, all dogs must be on a leash.

Do I have to run?
No, in fact many people walk or hike the entire race no matter the distance. You do not have to be fast to participate.

Courses

50K

25K


12K

Event's current local time: 1:19 PM CT