Kaizen Running Club

09/16/2026

Have an open door policy with discomfort! You’ll never grow in the safe zone. Our safe spaces and safe people are important to keep us grounded and to heal us when needed but the space between those visits should be you going out and taking on challenging things!

Challenge becomes change. 👏⚔️

09/15/2026

YOU did it! Thanks to the effort of volunteers in cooperation with TTA the trails at Welling Ridge are now open! This is amazing news!

Welling Ridge Trails is officially OPEN as of today! 🎉🌲

We want to thank everyone for your patience and understanding while the trail system was closed. Our volunteers have worked incredibly hard over the past several weeks to remove downed trees, limbs, and other unsafe hazards caused by the recent storm.

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to the trails! You may now enjoy Welling Ridge Trails from sunup to sundown. ☀️🌅

🚵‍♂️🥾🏃‍♂️ CURRENT OPEN TRAILS:

🌿 Little Brother
🌿 Big Brother
🌿 Wildfire
🌿 Rocky Rogue
🌿 Hathaway Hollow
🌿 Crazy Terrain

🚨 TRAILS STILL CLOSED — DO NOT ENTER:

⛔ Twister Sister
⛔ Legacy Loop

These two trails remain very unsafe and are still closed while additional work is completed. Please respect the closures and stay off these trails until we announce that they are safe to use.

Whether you hike, trail run, ruck, or mountain bike, get out there and enjoy Welling Ridge Trails! 🌲💪

A huge THANK YOU to every volunteer who has donated their time, energy, equipment, and resources to help get the trails back open. This community truly showed up when our trails needed it most. ❤️

Welcome back to Welling Ridge! 🤘

— Tahlequah Trails Association

09/15/2026

KROP and stuff!

09/15/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Maia L. Rooster 🥳🎉

You have won a FREE TICKET to Pumpkin Holler! Any distance you’d like!

We apologize for taking so long to do this drawing. We intended to do it during a KROP training hike but we were only able to do a single hike before the storm. Better late than never!

Congrats Maia! Let us know what distance you’d like!

And we encourage ALL entrants to sign up for PH! It’s truly the race that started it all for us!

09/15/2026

It’s a 2 mile Classic today TAHLEQUAH!

You man run or walk the entire time BUT might we encourage you to throw on a weighted vest or backpack if you have one and do the 2 miles with weight today. We will tell you why in person. ❤️‍🔥

But you may simply run or walk in any capacity! All are welcome! Join us at 6:15pm for 2 miles of smiles with Team Kaizen!

This 2 miler is an out and back from NSU FIT to NSU Optometry and back. OPEN ROADS so please stay safe and obey pedestrian safety rules! KEEP LEFT on the road or remain on a sidewalk (either side).

See you soon!

09/15/2026

ITS ALMOST GO TIME!

In 12 days over 270 runners will step into the KROP arena and go to war with miles!

4 miler
8 miler
25k
50k
65k
10hr RUCK Team Relay

All under the flag of Kaizen camaraderie!

We cannot wait to see you test yourself on the trails of Welling Ridge!

In the main aid area you’ll find all the food and hydration you need to keep yourself going! We will also have some cool Kaizen merch available if the mood should strike 😎

Early packet pickup starts 9/23, 9/24, 9/25.
Race day packet pickup starts at 5am!

See you September 26 for the KAIZEN RITE OF PASSAGE!

09/10/2026

Note the changes for tomorrow's event! Pre climb briefing is on the NSU Track, NOT the football field!

09/09/2026

Who’s up for a challenge?

September 26 the Kaizen ROCK of Passage challenge will begin RANDOMLY during the race.

‼️ MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO QUALIFY

Pick up one of these rocks and carry it back to me at the finish line and I’ll hand you $100 bill.

Picking up the rock doesn’t mean you have to finish the challenge. If you carry this rock 50ft and realize it’s too much for you then just drop it and move along.

‼️ THIS IS HARD! Do not attempt lightly. One stone weighs over 80lbs and the other weighs closer to 120lbs!

Yes it’s only $100 for either. Choose wisely. 🪨

09/09/2026

Can you believe we are just 17 days away from KROP!? We can't wait for you to experience our trails and Kaizen spirit!

Don't forget, there's a trail work day this coming Saturday, 9/12 at 8am followed by a cookout in the parking area! Any help in shaping up the trails is appreciated!

Keep your eyes here for updates about early packet pick-up, parking and race day plans.

The race is sold out but you can use the link below to check out pictures from last year's event!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/OK/Tahlequah/KROP