Liberty Run for the Kids 5K Run/Walk slated April 11

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March 10, 2026

The Liberty Run for the Kids 5K Run/Walk, a fundraiser by the Liberty Parents Teacher Association (PTO), will begin at 8 a.m. April 11 at the old Sallisaw High Park.

The fun run will begin at 8 a.m., followed by the 5k run at 8:30 a.m.

To register, go online to https://runsignup. com/Race/OK/Sallisaw/ LibertyElementarySRunForThe Kids.

The deadline to register is March 20.

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