2 events in Norman, Oklahoma

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

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/walkers and is often used for local high school cross country races.

Parking/Accommodations: Parking is available on the west side of the park off of 36th Ave near Franklin Road. Overflow parking will be at All Saints Catholic School which is just south of the park and Christ Church which is just north and across the street from the park. Parking is available on the north side of the park (Franklin Road), but not recommended because of the distance from the start/finish line. There will be volunteers at the event to help with parking and crossing 36th street (if necessary). Restrooms are located in the main parking lot.

Packet pickup: TBA