Built in 1921 as a Vaudeville theatre, the Crystal Theatre was remodeled in 1931 and was inspired by Tulsa’s Ritz Theatre, with floating clouds, twinkling stars, stained glass lights and cut-velvet upholstered seats. With its balcony and orchestra pit, the Crystal Theatre is one of very few historical theatres left in the State of Oklahoma. Most of the original Vaudeville theatres have been smothered into extinction by the multi-screen theatres sprouting up in malls across America.
While many towns are losing their theaters, the CIA (Community Improvement Association) has taken the initiative to keep the Historic Crystal Theatre in good repair and to re-open it as a theatre in the very near future. The Crystal is also home to many performers during the Woody Guthrie Celebration each July. The Crystal 5K and Fun Run is another step in the process of restoring and keeping this historic theatrical landmark alive. All proceeds of the Crystal 5K and Fun Run will go toward this goal.
While many towns are losing their theaters, the CIA (Community Improvement Association) has taken the initiative to keep the Historic Crystal Theatre in good repair and to re-open it as a theatre in the very near future. The Crystal is also home to many performers during the Woody Guthrie Celebration each July. The Crystal 5K and Fun Run is another step in the process of restoring and keeping this historic theatrical landmark alive. All proceeds of the Crystal 5K and Fun Run will go toward this goal.
CRYSTAL 5K Run
1K Fun Run/Walk
The first annual Crystal 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run/Walk will begin and end at the Historic Crystal Theatre.
The 5K Run will be a timed chip event on a certified course.
When and Where: Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Okemah, Ok
Times: 1K Fun Run/Walk begins at 1:00 PM
Crystal 5K Run begins begins at 1:30 PM
Entry Fee: Before February 4: 5K Run/Walk: $25.00
1K Fun Run/Walk: $15.00
After February 4: 5K Run: $30.00
1K Fun Run/Walk: $20.00
Registration must be received by February 4 to receive T-shirt.
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each male/female age category. Medals will also be awarded to the top three overall male/female finishers.
Packet Pick Up: All packets will be picked up on race day starting at
11:30 AM until 12:45 PM. No packets will be mailed.
Contact: Tessa Russell crystal5Krun@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: 405-760-6685
Event Site: http://crystal5krun.weebly.com/
Register Online: http://earlysignup.com/crystal
Make checks payable to: CIA (memo line: 5K Run)
Mail forms to: Okemah CIA, Attn: Crystal 5K, PO Box 165, Okemah, OK 74859
Register online or click on "Crystal 5K and Fun Run" link to print and mail registration form and entry fee.
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