Kaizen Running Club

06/08/2026

We haven't been doing the math! I just noticed that there's only room for 5 more teams in the RUCK RELAY! That is 5 complete teams. We allow up to 4 members per team.

So if 5 teams of 4 people signed up this month, the relay would be sold out!

And we've noticed some teams are less than 4...now that might be by choice or it might be because your teammate has been slacking off! You better tell them about this and get them signed up TODAY!

Click the link below to check out the current teams for KROP 2026!

https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/180551

06/08/2026

You may have missed it but this weekend the 25k distance at KROP sold out!

We are NOT increasing the participant cap but what we did do is remove 5 spots from each of the shorter distances and add those 10 spots to the 25k.

To be fair to the 25k runners we can’t keep doing this…so if 16 miles is your goal then SIGN UP NOW!

KROP is coming Saturday, September 26 to Tahlequah, OK. This trail running event takes place on the beautiful rock covered and root twisted trails of Welling Ridge. Come experience Kaizen hospitality! Click the link below to secure your spot! 👇 👇 👇

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

06/08/2026

We heard it's best friend's day...tag your bestie and tell em you want to bring a team to KROP 2026!

Coming to Tahlequah, OK on September 26, 2026 at Welling Ridge Trails it's the return of KROP: Kaizen Rite of Passage.

This is a trail running event meant to serve as your rite of passage into a new version of yourself.

Let our 4 miler be your first trail run and next step beyond a 5k.
Let our 8 miler be your longest trail run and next step past a 10k.
Let our 16 miler be your toughest challenge and next step beyond a half marathon.
Let our 32 miler be your very first step into the ultramarathon world.
Let our 40 miler be the bridge between a 50k and a 50 miler.

And why go alone? We have a weighted ruck relay team option that stole the show last year. Form your team and be the Avengers assembled to take on the trails at Welling Ridge.

Experience the camaraderie of Team Kaizen. Better yet, join the team. Anyone who tows the line at KROP is a member of Team Kaizen.

We do donuts from our favorite local shop for breakfast at 6am.
We sling hot dogs and burgers for lunch and never stop until the show is over. Hungry? Eat up. Family coming to cheer you on? They can eat too. We don't set limits. We want you and your family fueled and happy.

All of KROP's distances take place on a scenic 4 mile loop at Welling Ridge. These trails will be WELL MARKED. You are not getting lost. We have all the trail markings and downloadable files, digital maps, you will need. We just need you to run.

Run or walk the entire time. Sign up for the 4 or 8 miler and consider it a hike. Sign up for a further distance and take your time. 16 miles and up get 12 hours to finish their race. Other distances have 10 hours. That's BEYOND enough time for you to finish and get your finisher's medal.

Top three overall awards for the fastest in each distance.
Finisher's medals for EVERYONE who completes at least a 4 mile loop.

Fun challenges await. The Kaizen ROCK of Passage is hidden in the woods somewhere. Bring the rock back and we will hand you a $100 bill.

We would love to see you in Tahlequah, OK on September 26. Let KROP be your rite of passage into a new version of yourself!

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

06/06/2026

Happy national hiking day! Will you be hiking today? Personally we LOVE hiking in the rain but then again…at Kaizen…everyday has the same weather! 🦬

Did you know our race KROP could also just be a long hike for you? A hike with a hot dog and an award at the end! 🤠

With generous cutoff times, you could sign up for our 4 or 8 miler and hike the entire thing! All adult entries come with ONE free child entry. Make it a family event!

We also have a 32 and 40 mile distance. You better be a strong hiker if you plan to finish those within the time cap but we know there are folks up to that challenge!

The point: YES our KROP event in Tahlequah, OK is a race but that doesn’t mean you have to run a single step. Hike the whole thing and enjoy free professional photography, food, and a hearty high five at the end. 👊

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

06/06/2026

Thank you for joining us this morning on a beautiful Saturday adventure! No sunshine, just rain 🌧️.

Look for future KROP training dates.

06/04/2026

Coming to Tahlequah, OK on September 26, 2026 at Welling Ridge Trails it's the return of KROP: Kaizen Rite of Passage.

This is a trail running event meant to serve as your rite of passage into a new version of yourself.

Let our 4 miler be your first trail run and next step beyond a 5k.
Let our 8 miler be your longest trail run and next step past a 10k.
Let our 16 miler be your toughest challenge and next step beyond a half marathon.
Let our 32 miler be your very first step into the ultramarathon world.
Let our 40 miler be the bridge between a 50k and a 50 miler.

And why go alone? We have a weighted ruck relay team option that stole the show last year. Form your team and be the Avengers assembled to take on the trails at Welling Ridge.

Experience the camaraderie of Team Kaizen. Better yet, join the team. Anyone who tows the line at KROP is a member of Team Kaizen.

We do donuts from our favorite local shop for breakfast at 6am.
We sling hot dogs and burgers for lunch and never stop until the show is over. Hungry? Eat up. Family coming to cheer you on? They can eat too. We don't set limits. We want you and your family fueled and happy.

All of KROP's distances take place on a scenic 4 mile loop at Welling Ridge. These trails will be WELL MARKED. You are not getting lost. We have all the trail markings and downloadable files, digital maps, you will need. We just need you to run.

Run or walk the entire time. Sign up for the 4 or 8 miler and consider it a hike. Sign up for a further distance and take your time. 16 miles and up get 12 hours to finish their race. Other distances have 10 hours. That's BEYOND enough time for you to finish and get your finisher's medal.

Top three overall awards for the fastest in each distance.
Finisher's medals for EVERYONE who completes at least a 4 mile loop.

Fun challenges await. The Kaizen ROCK of Passage is hidden in the woods somewhere. Bring the rock back and we will hand you a $100 bill.

We would love to see you in Tahlequah, OK on September 26. Let KROP be your rite of passage into a new version of yourself!

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

06/04/2026

A NEW CHALLENGER ARRIVES! Welcome to these most recent KROP sign-ups!

The 50k and the 25k are both dangerously close to selling out. If you've been waiting for a sign to register yourself for KROP 2026...here it is.

4 MILE! 8 MILE! 16 MILE! 32 MILE! 40 MILE! or...RUCK TEAM RELAY!

Donuts starting at 6am.
Hotdogs and Burgers served for lunch and ALL DAY after!

Kaizen hospitality at Welling Ridge Trails in Tahlequah!

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

06/03/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Taylor Swanson! You have won a FREE TICKET to KROP 2026!

Thank you to everyone who entered. We had nearly 60 names on the wheel! Every single one of you qualify for a KROP discount code if you still want to register. Just shoot us a DM and we will give you a code to save $$$

But TAYLOR is 100% free! See you at KROP!

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

06/03/2026

🎉 KROP GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

To celebrate Global Running Day, we are giving away ONE FREE entry to Kaizen Rite of Passage on September 26, 2026!

To enter:
📸 Drop a selfie in the comments of you running, walking, rucking, hiking, crawling, shuffling, or simply moving.

⏰ Entries close at 6:00 PM today, and the winner will be drawn shortly after.

No pace requirements.
No distance requirements.
Just movement. ❤️

Please only enter if you plan on attending KROP. If you’re already registered and your name is drawn, you may gift your free entry to a friend.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Kaizen and helped build this incredible community. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

Now let’s see those selfies! 📸🔥

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