Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Get ready to run, laugh, and maybe scream a little — it’s time for the annual Run for Your Life 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk! This family-friendly fall favorite winds through the haunted Ruby Grant trails, where Halloween surprises lurk around every bend.   Come in costume and compete for prizes, dance to live DJ music, play games, and enjoy treats at the finish line. Whether you're racing for time or strolling with friends, this spooky celebration is packed with fun for all ages.   We will be updating our charity partner information for this race soon!   This year Norman Parks & Rec is hosting a Trick or Treat trot for youth - this is at the race site but a separate event. 🍬   👻Not a runner but want to be a part of the fun?  Check out the volunteer opportunities under the Volunteer tab! 🎃The 5k fee includes: ✔️ Fun race medal ✔️ Custom race bib with timing tag ✔️ Custom flashlight while supplies last ✔️ One beer ticket for entrants over 21 ✔️ All of the H

The Oklahoma Celtic Breakaway - November 7th, 9:00 am The Oklahoma Celtic Breakaway is more than a 5K - it’s the start of a new annual tradition in Norman built around movement, community, and purpose. Each year, runners, families, and supporters come together to celebrate wellness while lifting up causes that matter. The Breakaway supports the Oklahoma Celtic player scholarship fund and spotlights a new community initiative every season, making every mile meaningful. This event invites participants of all ages and paces to join the Celtic family in a spirited run that blends fitness, fun, and generosity. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, or walking to make an impact, every stride strengthens our community and reflects the heart of Celtic: unity, wellness, and giving back. The Breakaway is where tradition begins. Oklahoma Celtic Football Club was founded in 1976 with a clear purpose: to develop young players and provide a complete pathway from recreational soccer to elite national competition. Today, the club is recognized across the region for its commitment to technical development, strong character, and a positive, family-focused environment on and off the pitch. To learn more about our club, click here -> https://oklahomaceltic.com/ Come grab some coffee from the Beanstalk coffee truck 🍵 or one of our other food trucks. Warm up just before the race with the fun fitness instructors from Orangetheory Fitness Norman. We are still kickin' around fun details and swag, so check back soon for updates! 2026 Community Cause This year, a percentage of proceeds will support Oklahoma Celtic alumnus Jack Coleman (Celtic 93). Jack is a deeply respected cyclist, outdoorsman, and former Duke University soccer player whose impact stretches across Norman, Oklahoma, and his college community. In December 2025, while visiting family in Norman, Jack experienced a life‑altering event that prompted his family and friends to launch a widespread support effort, including a GoFundMe campaign titled "Help Jack Recover and Support His Family" to assist with extensive medical and rehabilitation expenses. By participating in the Breakaway, runners directly contribute to Jack's recovery journey and help lift a member of our Celtic family when he needs it most. Participants get: ⚽A super cool medal ⚽Coordinating race bib (with timing chip for the 5k racers) ⚽DJ tunes by Nexxus Productions. If you've been to our races before, you know how fun this is! ⚽Finish line fun! ⚽ T-shirt add-on for $15.00 - T-shirt order cut off is October 16th Register today for fitness, fun, and giving back — the Celtic way.

Dirty Birdie Trail Run | Lake Thunderbird State Park The Dirtie Birdie Trail Festival is hitting the trails at Lake Thunderbird State Park with 3, 6, 9 and 18-mile distances for everyone from first-time trail runners to seasoned creatures of the woods. Choose how dirtie you want to get, hit the trail and keep your eyes peeled for Bigfoot. Whether you’re going A Little Dirtie, getting Dirty as Flock, or ready to Flock Around and Find Out, there’s a distance waiting for you! And this isn’t just a trail run. Come for the Dirtie Merch, get caught in some Dirtie Pics, compete for some Dirtie Money, and stick around for a full day of Dirtie Birdie fun!

The Norman Turkey Day 5K is a Norman tradition. Started by a few runners in Norman, they thought we need our own event close to home. This is the 15th year of the Turkey Day 5K. So come enjoy a run, walk or stroll through the streets of Norman to start your Thanksgiving Day. We start at Norman High School and end with a lap around the track, you will enjoy the comradery with your family and friends and get some exercise in before the turkey feast begins. Grab your best turkey day costume gear and plan to bring the whole family to enjoy the 5K or 1 mile fun run/walk. Participants will enjoy a long sleeve shirt & finisher medal. **(shirt sizes are guaranteed if registered by Sunday 11-15, after that, until we run out) NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!! RACE START 5K 8:30 AM 1 MILE 9:30AM

Bundle up in your brightest, tackiest, and most wonderfully outrageous holiday sweaters or holiday costume for the Ugly Sweater Green & Grinchy 5K and Merry Mile at Legacy Park in Norman on December 12th at 4 PM! This festive winter run brings together all the cozy charm of the season with a mischievous splash of Grinch‑y green fun. Runners and walkers of all ages will wind through the course filled with laughter, and spirited surprises.  After you cross the finish, stick around as we count down together to the moment the park lights up for the holidays — a perfect way to kick off the season!  Norman Race Series awards will be presented at this event for all participants who completed every race in the series. This race's charity partner will be added soon. Are you feeling a little Green & Grinchy for the 3.1, or is the Merry Mile more your holiday style?🎄Green & Grinchy 5k - 3.1 Mile Certified FAST & FLAT course🎄Merry Mile - a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk &#

🏃‍♂️ Join the South Metro SWAT 5K & Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️ Join members of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Moore Police Department, Norman Police Department, Norman Fire Department, and Norman Regional EMSTAT for the South Metro SWAT 5K and Fun Run. 📅 Date: Saturday, December 12th 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM **RACE START TIME: 9:15 AM** 📍 Location: 1898 Legacy Park Drive, Norman, OK The race takes place on a flat and fast course at beautiful Legacy Park—perfect for competitive runners and casual walkers alike! 🎯 Why Run? Proceeds benefit the South Metro SWAT Team, helping to provide funding for uniforms, equipment, and vital training opportunities – so the team can better serve all of Cleveland County. Whether you're racing for time or enjoying the fun run, your participation supports those who serve and protect our communities. Don't miss this opportunity to run for a great cause! There are two race options: a timed 5K and an untimed 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. Participants can choose from four entry options: 1. 5K Entry with T-Shirt ($30) · Starting November 1st – ($35) 2. 5K Entry without T-Shirt ($20) · Starting November 1st - ($25) 3. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk with T-Shirt ($20) · Starting November 1st - ($25) 4. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk without T-Shirt ($15) · Starting November 1st - ($20) 5. 5K Entry for High School and Below without T-shirt ($10) All participants will receive a commemorative South Metro SWAT poker chip. Awards: First-place finishers in each age group (men and women) for the 5K will receive a custom South Metro SWAT Team logo medal. Age groups for the 5k race are as follows for each gender: - 15 yrs. and under - 16-19 yrs. - 20-24 yrs. - 25-29 yrs. - 30-34 yrs. - 35-39 yrs. - 40-44 yrs. - 45-49 yrs. - 50-54 yrs. - 55-59 yrs. - 60-64 yrs. - 65-69 yrs. - 70+ yrs. Packet pickup will be on Friday, December 11th from 12pm-6pm at the OK Runner store located at 3408 36th Avenue NW Suite 100, Norman, OK 73072. Listed below are the race start times for the events on December 12th: 5k - 9:15 am1 mile fun run/walk - 9:20 am

Stormin’ Norman is about to roll through, taking runners on a scenic route around the University of Oklahoma, Downtown Norman, and Campus Corner. We’ve flooded the race with upgrades including:  Expanded course amenities and signageUnified start/finish lineFun-filled kids zone The forecast calls for an energizing atmosphere, striking views and showers of excitement! Get ready to ride the storm this March!

Come join Food and Shelter for our inaugural Power of Yes 5K/Family Fun Run! For over 40 years, Food and Shelter has been feeding hungry women, children, and men and housing families in crisis. Food and Shelter are our core mission services and what we believe to be the fundamental human rights of every individual in our community. We serve the most disadvantaged residents of our community, many of whom live on little to no income. Every step you take with us helps provide warm meals, stable shelter and vital resources to our vulnerable friends. Lace up and help us provide 2 hot and nutritious meals 365 days a year for our friends experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. Please bring a non-perishable food item to the starting line for our pantry, The Share Center. Thank you for helping us say YES! Giveaways at the finish line!

Please join us for the third annual OU Food Pantry 5K this Spring Family Weekend on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The event will be held at the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, OK.  Proceeds of the OU Food Pantry 5K / Fun Run will benefit the OU Food Pantry and help us keep our shelves stocked!! Click here for more information about the Food Pantry Early Packet PickupIf you’d like to grab your packet ahead of time, we’ll be hosting early pickup on: 📅 Friday, April 17⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM📍 OU Food Pantry — 331 Cate Center Drive, Norman, OK 73019 Your packet will include your race bib, t-shirt, and a few other goodies!  Race Day Packet Pickup & Check-InWe completely understand that many participants may not be local to Norman and might not be able to attend early pickup — that’s totally okay! If that’s you, we recommend arriving with plenty of time on race morning to check in and grab your packet. ✔ Check-in opens at 8:00 AM📍 South side of Adams Hall (on Broo

Join us Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. for our fourth annual 5K and 1 mile run/walk.  Trail to Recovery, Inc. is a non-profit organization created to support the recovery community in Cleveland County.  Proceeds will benefit Cleveland County recovery court programs as well as other local organizations who provide substance abuse and mental health services. 5K registration includes:  a custom t-shirt (guaranteed for registrations prior to April 15, 2026), custom finisher medal, bib, timing chip. 1 mile fun run registration includes: a custom finisher medal, bib and timing chip, t-shirts available for purchase. Awards will be given to the overall top male and female finishers as well as the top 3 finishers in each age division (5K only). Course description: This is a trail run through a well maintained community park in Norman, OK.  It is mostly flat with a few slight hills and consists of grass, sidewalk and some gravel surfaces.  The course is smooth and safe for all runners/walker