5K Run: Awareness, Fundraising Event for Missing, Murdered Native People

ANTLERS, Okla. –  The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Outreach Services Program will host two races and offer information on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons at an upcoming annual event.

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons 5K Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk is held to draw attention to the issue of endangered women, men and youth, and to raise funds for abuse prevention and education. A variety of vendors will be located on site, including booths for programs, services, and food. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Races start at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Choctaw Community Center, 302 SW O St. in Antlers. Participation is open to the public and regularly draws more than 600 runners and walkers. Entry fee is $25 to run the 5K, and $15 for the one mile. Advance registration is closed. Same-day registration and race packet pick-ups will be 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.