Kick off the Christmas season with family and friends at Ardmore Regional Park’s most festive, unique running event! Race through the magical Festival of Lights at dusk and enjoy a fun evening filled with holiday spirit, community, and cheer.
Kids 12 and under will start with Charlie the Chigger at the inflatable start line, run ¼ mile out, and return ¼ mile to the festive finish line.
Dress up in holiday attire or a fun costume!
A great way for young runners to feel like part of the big race!
Race under the sparkling Christmas lights on a paved out-and-back 5K course!
Are you fast enough to catch the Speedy Chigger?
Open to all ages – festive attire encouraged!
Looking for something shorter? Enjoy a scenic, untimed walk or jog through the lights. Bring the whole family!
We're excited to welcome back Girls on the Run for the their Fall 2026 Celebratory 5K!
This special event highlights the achievements of the GOTR participants and their Running Buddies.
Open to Girls on the Run families and supporters.
Don't miss out on the fan favorite Mascot Race – a thrilling dash featuring your favorite local mascots! It's quick, it's fun, and wildly entertaining. Be sure to arrive early to catch the action.
Proceeds from the Chigger Chase go directly to Ardmore Regional Park, funding projects like the refreshed main entrance, new pickleball courts and restrooms, and low-cost community programs. This year's funds will support programming, improvements, and splash pad planning – ensuring Ardmore Regional Park remains a vibrant space for everyone to enjoy!
Location: Regional Park Pavilion (near softball fields - short walk required)
Arrive early to park and enjoy pre-race fun!
Want one of our awesome souvenir race shirts?
Register by 5:00 PM on October 29th to guarantee your size!
Shirts are not a guarantee after this deadline.
Packets will be available on Friday, Nov. 13th from 3-6pm at The Clubhouse (2705 N Rockford Rd).
Race Day Packet Pickup will also be available from 3pm until registration closes at 4:15pm.
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 0.8K
Type — Running
16:45
$20.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
17:30
$35.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:30
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Ardmore.
Learn more about the host city, Ardmore.
Ardmore is in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma. It is a regional center for the area and offers lodging and restaurants, as well as performing arts centers. Ardmore can serve as a base for exploring the nearby region and the Arbuckle Mountains.
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Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.
Official finishing times from previous editions of Chigger Chase.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Kaydon Payne | 16:47 | |
| 🥈 | Devin Hlavenka | 18:01.4 | |
| 🥉 | Thomas Yahola | 18:10.6 | |
| 4 | John Hesse | 18:13.4 | |
| 5 | Kaleb Madron | 18:31.5 | |
| 6 | Ja’mell Stoliby | 18:33.7 | |
| 7 | Korbin Mayo | 19:00.8 | |
| 8 | Emry Raney-Cavnar | 19:13.3 | |
| 9 | J.T. Dean | 19:32.2 | |
| 10 | Andre Recio-Sanchez | 19:59.2 | |
| 11 | Jonah House | 20:20.5 | |
| 12 | Grant Strecker | 20:49.8 | |
| 13 | Jacob Scott | 21:09.3 | |
| 14 | Reid McMurry | 21:23.2 | |
| 15 | Oscar Recio-Sanchez | 21:24.2 | |
| 16 | Asa Rudisill | 21:53.2 | |
| 17 | T. Land | 22:03.4 | |
| 18 | Ethan Barnes | 22:35.2 | |
| 19 | Eddie Sims | 22:54.7 | |
| 20 | Livia Lide | 23:06.2 | |
| 21 | C. Valadez | 23:07.4 | |
| 22 | Keira Key | 23:08.7 | |
| 23 | L. Roberts | 23:17.3 | |
| 24 | Scott Ownbey | 23:32.2 | |
| 25 | Steven Wilson | 23:44 | |
| 26 | Jake Charnock | 23:54.8 | |
| 27 | Billy McFatridge | 23:59.7 | |
| 28 | Katie Keck | 24:05.1 | |
| 29 | Collin Leonard | 24:08.3 | |
| 30 | Jacob Akin | 24:26.9 | |
| 31 | Sharon Campbell | 24:38.1 | |
| 32 | E. Coffey | 24:43.3 | |
| 33 | Troy Williams | 24:53 | |
| 34 | David Miller | 24:53.9 | |
| 35 | A. Womack | 25:23.9 | |
| 36 | Remington Faustner | 25:39.1 | |
| 37 | C. Richardson | 25:42.4 | |
| 38 | H. Combs | 26:00.3 | |
| 39 | T. Mussachio | 26:08 | |
| 40 | Randy Womack | 26:08.8 | |
| 41 | ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK | 26:34.9 | |
| 42 | Jaclyn Lide | 26:35.1 | |
| 43 | Katherine Morris | 26:36.7 | |
| 44 | KAREN WALLACE | 26:48.4 | |
| 45 | Johnny Parker | 27:08.2 | |
| 46 | Maria Fernandez | 27:11.5 | |
| 47 | Jimmy Quisenberry | 27:12.4 | |
| 48 | Sean Jones | 27:15.2 | |
| 49 | Samantha Jones | 27:16.4 | |
| 50 | Maya Ward | 27:22.3 |
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