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Cavanal Killer 8k

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calendar_today 09 May, 2026

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About the Event

The Poteau Chamber of Commerce will host the 19th annual Cavanal Killer 8k on May 9th.  This is one of the most unique and scenic runs in Oklahoma, that is an annual event for many and bucket list event for 1st timers.  Participants start the bottom and take a one way 5 mile run or walk to the top of the world's highest hill (elevation at the top: 1999 ft.).  At the finish line participants enjoy incredible views and great food and drinks before being shuttled back down to the start. 

This event is designed to promote fitness and inspiring participants with the great accomplishment of getting to the top, whether it be by walking, jogging, or running.   

Event Details

Flat Online Registration Fee: $35 until April 25th (also the shirt deadline), $40 after April 25th

Start Location: Poteau Primary School - 407 Hughes Drive Poteau, OK 74953

Start Time: 9:00 am (Registration/Packet Pickup will open at 8:00 am)

Early Packet Pickup: Packets can be picked up on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th at the Chamber of Commerce office from 9am to 5pm. 501 S Broadway St, Poteau, OK

8k Course (4.97 miles): This event will be run on a USATF certified course.  Click here for the course map

T-shirts: Provided to all participants who sign up by April 25th will receive a shirt.  First come first serve for late sign ups. 

Awards:  All finishers will receive a finishers medal 

Refreshments: There are several aide stations on the course and fruit, snacks, hot food, and drinks at the top.   

This event is non-refundable.  You may switch your registration to someone else, but no refunds will be issued.

Races Offered

8k

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Poteau.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 16.2° / 27.2°
wb_sunny 16.3° / 27.6°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 8.8 /
water_drop 74.8%

About Poteau

Learn more about the host city, Poteau.

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Poteau is a town in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma and near Cavanal Hill, also known as "The World's Highest Hill". Poteau was selected as one of "The 100 Best Small Towns in America" in Norman Crapton's book by the same title.

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