Join the local Chamber of Commerce in Poteau, Oklahoma on May 9th for the 19th running of this unique 8k that's earned its reputation as a must-do destination race and beloved annual event for returning runners. This one-way challenge takes you on a scenic, grueling 5-mile climb from the starting point at the base all the way to the summit of the world's highest hill, which stands at 1,999 feet of elevation.