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17 running, fun run, and walking events in Norman, Oklahoma

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  • Thunderbird Trail Run [ultrasignup.com]

    Sat, Nov 08, 2025

    5k 12.5k 25k 50k 100k Run Trail Ultra

    Norman, Oklahoma, United States
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  • Tour de Dirt Race Plates [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM

    Description

    Welcome to the 2026 Tour de Dirt racing season! Race Plates are REQUIRED to race in the series, as the timing tags are on the plate. Racers need only purchase one per season, unless they are lost or...

    Welcome to the 2026 Tour de Dirt racing season! Race Plates are REQUIRED to race in the series, as the timing tags are on the plate. Racers need only purchase one per season, unless they are lost or damaged (a new one will be required), and a new plate must be purchased each year.

    To celebrate the start of the season, the first 200 Cat 1, Cat 2, and Cat 3 plate purchases will receive a pair of Tour de Dirt socks!

    PLEASE READ!

    Plate purchases are a separate transaction than registering for the race. To race in the 2025 series each racer will need to follow two steps:

    1. Purchase your race plate for the season/race here, PICK UP YOUR PLATE ON RACE DAY at the arch, then

    2. Register for the race at the race website --> Tour de Dirt

    Race numbers will be assigned when plates are physically picked up, however racers have a window of time to request a number. Requested numbers are assigned on a first come first served basis, so get your preferred race numbers early! DEADLINE to request plate numbers is February 28th.

    Plate numbers per category are as follows.

    CAT1: 100-169

    CAT2: 200-350

    CAT3: 500-650

    Kids Kup: 1000-1099

    If you would like to request a particular number, please send an email to tom@tourdedirt.com or reach out to Tom or Debbie Uglean before the deadline.
    304 Opportunity Dr, Norman, Oklahoma, 73071, United States
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  • Engineers' Week 2026: 5K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Feb 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Join Engineers’ Club at The University of Oklahoma on February 22, 2026, for our inaugural Engineers’ Week 5K! Experience an exciting, flat, and fast route around the OU Norman campus. Featuring some...

    Join Engineers’ Club at The University of Oklahoma on February 22, 2026, for our inaugural Engineers’ Week 5K! Experience an exciting, flat, and fast route around the OU Norman campus. Featuring some of your favorite locations, including the Oklahoma Memorial Union, Bizzell Memorial Library, Gaylord Family Stadium, Heisman Park, and the Engineering Quad!

    Runners of all kinds are welcome, whether it’s your 1st race or 101st. We invite members of the public and the OU community alike to register for this exciting event!

    Proceeds from this fundraiser sustain our century-long mission of supporting OU engineering students.

    5k Run Walk

    200 Felgar St, Norman, Oklahoma, 73019, United States
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  • Shamrock Gold Quest 5k/Fun Run/1 Mile Beer Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM

    Description

    Join us at Ruby Grant Park in Norman on Saturday, March 14th at 2:00 PM - and don’t forget to wear your favorite green outfit! Take on a TIMED off‑road 5K or enjoy the UNTIMED 1‑mile run/walk as you...

    Join us at Ruby Grant Park in Norman on Saturday, March 14th at 2:00 PM - and don’t forget to wear your favorite green outfit! Take on a TIMED off‑road 5K or enjoy the UNTIMED 1‑mile run/walk as you search for gold coins along the course to win fun prizes. Go all‑out for a new PR or slow down and scoop up as many coins as you can… the choice is yours! Both events are open to all ages and packed with St. Patrick's Day fun.

    Participants over 21 years of age and over!! Come dressed up in your favorite green outfit and run the fun UNTIMED 1 Mile Beer Run! 🍺 Racers will drink a beer at the start of the race then drink a beer every quarter mile.

    If you are wanting to feel the burn of the run then the burn of the beer, register for the 5k and 1 mile Beer Run - DO BOTH EVENTS!

    Cross the finish line to the sound of live bagpipes 🎶AND Memorial Marathon announcer MARK BRAVO! 🎤 Nexus Productions will be out to DJ our race vibes - because every good run deserves a great soundtrack. ✔️

    🥰 We’re thrilled to have St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as our charity partner for this race! Make a donation when you register - or click the Donate button in the upper right corner of the website - and discover more about their incredible work during the event! https://www.stjude.org/. Come meet an Oklahoma St. Jude Hero Ambassador at the race!

    Bring your pooch to this dog-friendly race! 🐶

    Registration fee includes:

    • Complimentary green beer at the finish line (for racers 21 & over) - Beer provided by Lazy Circles Brewing https://www.lazycirclesbrewing.us/🍺

    • The first 250 registrants score a 17 oz Oklahoma Race Company reusable water bottle plus the Shamrock Gold Quest water bottle sticker to kick off your Norman Race Series collection. Every race in the series comes with its own sticker - collect them all and deck out your bottle like a true series finisher.

    • Free race photos by Okie Pics 📷

    • Complimentary green lemonade from Raising Cains Norman!

    • Customized race bib with timing tag (tag for 5k participants) 👏

    • Fun color changing GOLD COIN finisher race medal for the first 250 registrations🎖️

    • ADD ON a Color-changing, short-sleeved, hooded cotton Gold Coin Race t-shirt available while sizes and quantities last!

    • Nothing Bundt Cakes Norman will out selling their tasty cakes on site. 😋

    PACKET PICKUP:

    Pre-race packet pickup will be held on Friday, March 13th, from 6-8pm at Beanstalk Coffee & Sno (3408 36th Ave NW, Norman) and treat yourself to something tasty while you’re there. 🍵🍧

    Race‑day packet pickup will also be available on site at the Oklahoma Race Company tent at the start/finish line on the course starting one hour before the race, but we strongly encourage everyone to grab packets early prior to race day, to skip race day lines and head to the start line on time.

    REGISTER FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES! Kick off the 2026 Norman Parks & Rec Run Series with Race #1! Sign up for the full series to save 20% and be eligible for end‑of‑series awards.

    SERIES RACES:

    🍀Shamrock Gold Quest 5k/1 Mile Fun Run/1 Mile Beer Run- March 14th afternoon race at Ruby Grant Park

    🖇️The Office Olympics 5K & Dunder Dash - May 9th afternoon race at Legacy Park

    🧨Norman Fourth Fest Firecracker 5K: America’s 250 Birthday Run - July 4th morning race at Legacy Park

    🧟‍♂️Run For Your Life 5k & Trick or Treat Trot 1 Mile - October 17th evening family fun at Ruby Grant Park

    🎄Ugly Sweater Green & Grinchy 5k - December 12th, a fun afternoon race at Legacy Park. Help us countdown to turning on the lights after the race!

    ⭐Race Day Registration will close 15 minutes prior to the race start at all races, and payment by credit/debit card only will be accepted for your online onsite registration should spots remain available on race day. Many of the races in our series have been selling out!

    1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

    4343 36th Ave NW, Norman, Oklahoma, 73072, United States
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  • Finish the Race 5k and Fun Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Finish the Race 5K & Fun Run

    Presented by BBC Norman

    📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

    📍 Location: Ruby Grant Park – Norman, OK

    🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5K Start | 9:05 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run | Free Kids Dash...

    Finish the Race 5K & Fun Run

    Presented by BBC Norman

    📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

    📍 Location: Ruby Grant Park – Norman, OK

    🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5K Start | 9:05 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run | Free Kids Dash (8 & under) before the 5K

    Join us for the Finish the Race 5K & Fun Run, a community-wide event celebrating fitness, fellowship, and faith — all while supporting a great cause! Whether you’re a dedicated runner, casual walker, or bringing the family for a morning of fun, there’s something for everyone.

    This event is more than just a race — it’s an opportunity to come together, encourage one another, and help send kids to Camp Unite.

    Event Highlights:

    ✅ Timed 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

    ✅ FREE Kids Dash (8 & under) before the race

    ✅ Fellowship, refreshments, and community fun

    ✅ Proceeds help send kids to Camp Unite

    Participant Perks

    All participants will receive:

    ✔️ A custom race bib

    ✔️ A finisher gift to celebrate your accomplishment

    ✔️ Official timing chip for 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run participants

    ✔️ A morning filled with faith, fellowship, and fun for the whole family!

    👕Add a race shirt to your registration for just $10. Any remaining shirts will be sold at the race while supplies and sizes last.

    Course Description:

    This is a trail run through a well-maintained community park in Norman, OK. The course is mostly flat with a few gentle hills and consists of grass, sidewalk, and some gravel surfaces. It’s smooth and safe for runners and walkers of all levels and is often used for local high school cross-country races.

    Awards:

    Awards will be given to the overall top three male and female finishers, as well as the top male and female finisher in each age division (5K only). All 5K and 1-Mile finishers will receive a finisher gift.

    Parking & Accommodations:

    Parking is available on the west side of Ruby Grant Park off of 36th Ave near Franklin Road. Restrooms are located in the main parking lot.

    Packet Pickup:

    Friday, March 27 (5:00–7:00 PM)

    📍 Bethel Baptist Church – 1717 W Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73069

    Come run (or walk!) your race and celebrate crossing the finish line together!

    “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

    — 2 Timothy 4:7

    1 Miles 5k Fun Run Gravel Run Trail Walk

    3110 W Franklin Rd, Norman, Oklahoma, 73072, United States
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  • Stormin' Norman Run [storminnormanrun.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Description

    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:

    *...

    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 signage

    • Unified start/finish line

    • Fun-filled kids zone

    The forecast calls for an energizing atmosphere, striking views and showers of excitement! Get ready to ride the storm this March!

    1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Run

    Brooks Street And Jenkins Avenue, Norman, Oklahoma, 73019, United States
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  • Operation School Bell 5K [assistanceleague.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    Weather Cancellation Policy

    OSB 5K Runners’ and volunteers' safety is the most important thing and if any of the threatening weather conditions listed below are present the day of the event, the...

    Weather Cancellation Policy

    OSB 5K Runners’ and volunteers' safety is the most important thing and if any of the threatening weather conditions listed below are present the day of the event, the event may be delayed or canceled. A race may be canceled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist: Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch, Thunderstorm, Lightning, Excessive Wind with Rain, other major weather conditions.

    The OSB 5K committee will make a determination regarding race cancellation no later than 7:00pm on Friday, April 3, 2026 regarding the currently forecasted weather.

    In the event of cancellation, all runners will receive an email with information on how they can receive their finisher medal/and event T-shirt.

    Operation School Bell 5K is an annual fundraiser event hosted by Assistance League Norman! All proceeds benefit Operation School Bell philanthropic program which provides free, new clothing to students in the Norman and Little Axe school districts. You can learn more by visiting Assistance League Norman's website at assistanceleague.org/norman.

    The 5K Run will be held Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 8:30am Ruby Grant Park in Norman, OK! The Start / Finish Line will be located at the Ruby Grant park off 36th street in Norman. The Fun Run will begin at 9am. At the conclusion of the 5K, we will host an awards ceremony for our top finishers. All Fun Run participants will receive a participation medal.

    The Virtual 5K will be held March 29-April4th, 2026 as an option for registrants to participate at their convenience. Virtual 5K participants will upload their race results after completion. Virtual 5K participants will not receive a medal.

    Racer Check-In & Bib Pick-Up

    • April 3, 2026

    • Henry Home Interiors - 3720 W Robinson St #112, Norman, OK 73072

    • 12:00pm - 5:00pm

    • April 4, 2026

    • Check-In at race location

    • 7:30am - 8:00am

    Parking Options

    • 2 parking lots. One entrance located on 36th street and the other located on Franklin.

    Restrooms:

    • On the park primacies.

    Social Media Promotion:

    For all participants, share your success on social media and make sure to tag Assistance League Norman on Facebook & Instagram. Use the hashtags #OperationSchoolBell5K and #AssistanceLeague Norman.

    Weather Policy

    Rain or Shine, the 5K will take place. However, in the event of lightning, we will make a decision at the event regarding start delay.

    Race Map

    • The Operation School Bell 5K is using Ruby Grant Park to hold our race. The racecourse will be on our website.

    No pets allowed.

    1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Virtual

    3110 W Franklin Rd, Norman, Oklahoma, 73072, United States
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