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Orange Dirt Trail Series

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 17, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Fletcherspears · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 10 days
Oct 17, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Stillwater · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$75Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, July 2, 2026 ~ Sat, October 17, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Orange Dirt Trail Series race photo
Fletcherspears · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Orange Dirt Trail Series — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is a trail series held in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Orange Dirt Trail Series runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Orange Dirt Trail Series — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

5K

Entry cost $45

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Orange Dirt Trail Series course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:00
Half21.0975km07:30
10K10km08:00
5K5km08:30
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater, OK

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5K·10K·Half Marathon·Marathon events are held together.

Start line is located at 29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater, OK, with a local start time of 7:00 AM.

Course is an out-and-back course returning along the same route.

Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (61°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Orange Dirt Trail Series race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Orange Dirt Trail Series in Stillwater; packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit; car access only

Start/finish is the East Recreation Area Pavilion (near the Red Trail Head) at Lake McMurtry,

Stillwater, OK (29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater, OK 74075), per lakemcmurtry.org, the venue's own site.

All distances are out-and-back.

Per lakemcmurtry.org: the East Recreation Area will be closed to the general public during the event (participants/staff only).

Rural park, no public transit.

Getting to the finish

Same location as start (East Recreation Area Pavilion, Lake McMurtry)

Finish is co-located with start at the pavilion.

More details

No shuttle service found or mentioned on official race pages.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system;

Stillwater, Oklahoma has no public transit relevant to the venue.

The Orange Dirt Trail Series is a car-access local trail race.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Average 16°C — stillwater in October, favorable conditions for runners.

The key is the waiting time before departure.

If you start off cold, you'll spend the first 5km warming up.

The venue is an area without public transportation.

Plans are made based on the assumption that you will travel by car or rental car.

Applications are processed through the RunSignup platform.

The collapse at full marathon is usually located at one location, around 30 km.

The 30 seconds saved in the first half saves 5 minutes in the second half.

Do not skip water and take a little at each section.

Departure is as early as 07:00.

Considering waking up, breakfast, and transportation, it is easier to find accommodation close to start line the day before.

Applications are accepted until October 17, 2026.

Times are local to Stillwater. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Orange Dirt Trail Series start line in Stillwater

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Stillwater - University Area, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 2.9km

8.0/10(97)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

7 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Stillwater Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Stillwater Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Tulsa｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Tulsa International Airport

$221

View on Klook

Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball Game at Paycom Center

$34

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Stillwater with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Stillwater.

Total cost and budget for Orange Dirt Trail Series

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Orange Dirt Trail Series

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Stillwater runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Orange Dirt Trail Series

FAQ
When does Orange Dirt Trail Series 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 17, 2026 in Stillwater, OK, United States.

How much is the Orange Dirt Trail Series 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $75.

What distances does Orange Dirt Trail Series 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Orange Dirt Trail Series 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Orange Dirt Trail Series 2026 start?

29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater, OK.

When does registration for Orange Dirt Trail Series 2026 open?

Registration runs from Thu, July 2, 2026 to Sat, October 17, 2026.

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