Fri, Dec 11, 2026

Sleigh Rides and Westside Stride 5K and Fun Run

Durant, OK

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Dec 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Sleigh Rides and Westside Stride 5K and Fun Run

This is a holiday-season 5K that benefits a merchant association on the west side of Durant, with proceeds going toward uniting and supporting local businesses in that part of the city. The race has a fun run option alongside the main distance, so it draws a range of participants out for the morning.

Packet pickup runs at a local coffee shop the evening before the race, with a second opportunity the following evening. Both windows are short, so it is worth planning ahead.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

41finishers

19:53winner

31:47median

46:37cutoff

Top 3: Ben Shearer (19:53) · Shawn Weaver (21:27) · Yancey Loyless (23:16)

The Sleigh Rides and Westside Stride 5K and Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K12/11/2026 18:00$30

1 Mile12/11/2026 18:00$20

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Common Questions About the Sleigh Rides and Westside Stride 5K and Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Sleigh Rides and Westside Stride 5K and Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:37, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Sleigh Rides and Westside Stride 5K and Fun Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (41 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Sleigh Rides and Westside Stride 5K and Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 19:53 while the median finisher took 31:47. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.