Aquarium Run

SemGroup, News Channel 8 and the Oklahoma Aquarium are pleased to present the 2008 Aquarium Run in Jenks. Included in this year's run is a 5K, 1/2 Marathon and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk for the entire family.
Post-run activities include awards and a party at McGraw Beach on the Aquarium campus.

6:45 AM: Race day registration (add $5 to pre-registration fees)
7:45 AM: Half marathon and 5k start
8:00 AM: 1 mile fun run/walk (untimed)

A free Aquarium Run T-shirt will be provided to all participants. All registered run and walk participants receive free race day admission to the Aquarium.

Awards to overall and age group (top 3 per category) and team awards for most participants in the Corporate and School Challenge categories. A commemorative medal will be awarded to all participants finishing the 1/2 Marathon. Awards will be given out at the post-race party to be held at the McGraw Beach.

The 5K, and 1/2 Marathon will start on Aquarium Drive, on the Northwest side of the parking lot. The 1 Mile Fun/Run Walk will start at the sidewalk in front of the Main Entrance to the Aquarium. Parking is available at the
Aquarium parking lot.

From I-44/Riverside: Before 6:00am*, take Riverside Drive south to 96th Street. Turn right onto 96th Street and right again at the 9th Street Light. Make another right onto Aquarium Drive and proceed to the Oklahoma Aquarium Entrance.

From the Creek Turnpike: Take the Peoria/Elm exit, turn north, go one block to Aquarium Drive (101st), and turn right. Take Aquarium Drive east to the river and you will drive right to the Oklahoma Aquarium Entrance.

From Highway 75: Before 6:00 am*, take the Jenks Main Street exit and go east all the way through town and almost to the river to the 9th Street light, turn left onto 9th Street. Turn right at Aquarium Drive and drive under the bridge to the Oklahoma Aquarium Entrance.

*Jenks police will direct traffic around blocked streets after 6:00 am.

The goal of the 2008 Aquarium Run is to raise money to benefit the Oklahoma Aquarium's educational programs and innovative exhibits while promoting a healthy lifestyle for families. The Oklahoma Aquarium raises environmental awareness and encourages people of all ages to preserve and protect our planet and its inhabitants. This year's run will be followed by a special awards ceremony and party at McGraw Beach on the Aquarium grounds. As an added bonus, all registered walkers and runners will receive free Aquarium admission on race day. The tour includes the new Ozark Stream Exhibit, featuring river otters, beavers and raccoons.

The Aquarium Run will be timed (except the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk) using the ChampionChip. All runners must wear a Chip to receive a finish time. Please pick up your Chip on race day at the Chip pick-up table located at start line. Chips must be returned after the event in the finish chute. A fee of $35 will be charged to the participant for all non-returned or lost Chips.

Monday, May 12th - Thursday, May 15th
10:00am- 7:00pm Mon-Wed + Fri
10:00am- 8:00pm Thurs.
at Fleet Feet Sports
5968 S. Yale, Tulsa