Eli Morin Will Run 265 Miles Across Oklahoma
The Ponca City native aims to raise $20,000 for children affected by addiction.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Running
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Fitness trainer Eli Morin will begin a 265-mile run across Oklahoma on October 23, 2026. He plans to complete the route in four days to raise money for Peaceful Family Oklahoma.
Why it matters
The run aims to fund support programs for children impacted by family addiction, a crisis affecting one in four Oklahoma children. These youth are eight times more likely to experience addiction themselves.
The route covers 265 miles from the Red River to the Kansas border. This effort seeks to reach a $20,000 fundraising goal for children affected by addiction.
The players
Eli Morin
Eli Morin is a fitness trainer and Ponca City native attempting a record-breaking run.
Peaceful Family Oklahoma
Peaceful Family Oklahoma is an organization providing support programs for children affected by family addiction.
The details
Morin is attempting to set a fastest known time for the route that spans from the southern state border to the northern border. He will pass through numerous communities including Thackerville, Marietta, Ardmore, Davis, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Norman, Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, Perry, Tonkawa, Blackwell, and Braman.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Start of the 265-mile run.
October 26, 2026: Anticipated arrival at the Kansas border.
Season Trajectory
The run aligns with the one-in-four incidence rate of addiction-affected children in Oklahoma by highlighting the need for specialized intervention services. This effort serves as a high-visibility platform to draw attention to long-term community health support goals.
Residents along the path from the Red River to the Kansas border can expect to see Morin passing through their communities over the four-day period. Interested donors can contribute to the $20,000 goal via the organization's official portal.
The takeaway
This event highlights how individual athletic endurance can serve as a catalyst for local charitable impact. Residents looking to support the cause can track the run progress to engage with the fundraising campaign as it moves north.
Further reading
Learn more about local athletic events in Oklahoma Running.
More information
To donate or view the campaign details, visit the Peaceful Family Oklahoma donation portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Journal Record.
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