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Hosted by the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, the Magnolia Festival 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run are part of the Magnolia Festival!
Early packet pickup 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29th at Opera House Coffee.
Location: in Durant, Oklahoma, on W. Evergreen Street, between 2nd Street and 3rd Street (in front of Opera House Coffee)
6:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. - Packet Pickup/ Race Day Registration
8:00 a.m. - 1-Mile Fun Run starts
8:30 a.m. - 5K Run Starts
Awards immediately following completion of the 5k.
5k Awards: trophies for Overall Male and Overall Female
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals for each of the following age categories: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Up.
1-mile Fun Run Awards: Medals for all!
Virtual 5k Run: no awards will be presented.
T-shirts not guaranteed after May 15, 2026.
Our Mission:
The mission of Feeding Hope (previously known as Families Feeding Families) is to "Enhance the lives of those in the community by offering diverse support such as providing fundamental necessities, offering nourishment and emotional encouragement while serving with compassion".
About the event:
The fifth (5th) annual Glowing with Hope 1-Mile Fun Run and 5K is a great, healthy activity for the entire family! This race was created to assist with fundraising efforts for the Families Feeding Hope Foundation! Families Feeding Hope is a non-profit organization in Durant, OK who makes a difference by providing one meal at a time to anyone in need. By participating in this race, YOU are directly contributing to the success of our program within the community!!!