5K races near Mounds

The Port Harbor Dash offers a 5K, 10K, and family fun run at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The race takes place at an active inland port, distinct from typical park paths or downtown street circuits, where runners share the environment with a working harbor, towboats, barges, and industrial activities. The 5K and 10K courses follow the port's harbor, marking the beginning of the navigable stretch of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The port spans approximately 2,500 acres and hosts over 50 companies, many involved in manufacturing. The event caters to families and runners alike, featuring a fun run, food trucks, inflatables, music, and games, with proceeds benefiting local manufacturing education programs.

The Life After Loss 5K & Fun Run is a pregnancy and infant loss awareness race held at MacGregor Park on Calhoun Road in Houston. Missing Pieces Support Group organizes it during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. The event features a chip-timed 5K run/walk suitable for all experience levels, a 1K fun run/walk, and a virtual option allowing participation anywhere throughout October. The race focuses on remembrance and running. Participants are encouraged to wear pink and blue to show solidarity with families affected by pregnancy or infant loss. Proceeds benefit Missing Pieces care packages, grief support services, and community resources. This setup provides a timed 5K for competitive runners while accommodating walkers, families, and those preferring a shorter or remote participation method.

Spooky Sprint-Tulsa, a Halloween-themed run in Tulsa, Oklahoma's Riverside 96th Street Park, offers distances from a 1 Mile to a Half Marathon. Race morning begins early with packet pickup, followed by the Kids Dash and the National Anthem before the adult races commence. Participants can select from the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 1 Mile, Kids Dash, Volunteer then Run, or a Virtual option for those unable to attend in person. The event caters to families and competitive runners alike. The Kids Dash is untimed for children 10 and under, with free entry for kids forgoing the shirt and medal. The 1 Mile is also untimed. The 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon feature chip timing, providing live results and immediate awards. Registration includes custom bibs, designer shirts, finisher medals, complimentary photos, and post-race snacks. Youth pricing is available for runners 12 and under in the 5K and 10K.

The Lederhosen Lauf is a three-mile run at Tulsa Riverparks River West Festival Park, opening Zeeco Oktoberfest Tulsa. It's a short festival race, not a full road-racing challenge, with its setup tied directly to Oktoberfest: race entry includes admission to the festival afterward. The route runs through Tulsa West Festival Park, with participants encouraged to tighten their lederhosen before heading out. Winners receive a chicken hat with ear flaps. Each race ticket includes a half-liter stein, a drink token, a T-shirt, and festival admission, leading to beer, music, and Oktoberfest time inside the grounds after the finish line.

The Day of the Dead Half Marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma, takes place in late October. The main event is a 13.1-mile half marathon, with additional shorter races of 1 mile, 5k, and 6.55 miles available. These options allow runners to participate on the same race day without completing the full half-marathon distance. The course winds through Oklahoma parks, offering more green space compared to a typical city race confined to roads. The Day of the Dead theme shapes the event, highlighting life and tradition, which distinguishes it from other local fall races.

The TTCU Tulsa Run begins and ends at 3rd and Boston in Downtown Tulsa, offering 15K, 5K, and 2K options for runners and walkers. The 15K, Tulsa’s long route, spans 9.3 miles. This annual fall event includes shorter distances suitable for families, new runners, walkers, and those seeking a city race without the 15K commitment. The race, which started with just over 1,000 participants, has seen more than 150,000 total 15K finishers throughout its history. Organized by the Route 66 Marathon, the event embraces local race culture through elements like cowbells, volunteers, ambassadors, training resources, charity affiliations, participant shirts, results, and photos. In Tulsa, it is viewed more as a downtown fall running day, centered around the 15K but designed to accommodate a wide range of runners.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a race in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Runners begin at 8:00 AM from the pavilion by the playground. Packet pickup is available from 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup; there is no on-site registration on race day. The courses consist of simple out-and-back loops. The 5K completes its short loop twice, the 10K completes it four times, and the half marathon uses a longer out-and-back route six times. The race has a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit, designed for participants who maintain a steady pace over multiple laps. Finishers receive medals, awards are presented, and prizes for best costumes add a fun element. Runners can also accumulate series points.

The Turkey Trails- Oklahoma City is a Thanksgiving-themed running event held at Wiley Post Park in Oklahoma City. The race offers a variety of distances: a half marathon, 10K, 5K, an untimed 1 mile, a Kids Dash, a virtual race, and a Volunteer then Run option. The event begins early on race morning with packet pickup preceding the Kids Dash. Following the Kids Dash, the National Anthem will be performed before the main race commences. The timed races utilize chip timing, with live results and awards presented at the registration tent shortly after each participant completes the course. The event is designed for families and regular runners alike. The Kids Dash is an untimed run for children aged 10 and under; participation is free for children who opt out of the shirt and medal package. The 5K and 10K feature youth pricing for runners 12 and under. For newer or casual participants, the 1 mile provides a short, untimed option. Registration benefits include a custom bib, a designer shirt, a finisher medal, complimentary race photos, and free pie at the finish line. A virtual option is available for those who wish to receive the event merchandise but cannot attend in person on race day.

The Williams Route 66 Marathon is a running event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K. The event takes place in late November. The official distances are 26.22 miles for the marathon, 13.11 miles for the half, and 3.11 miles for the 5K. Each race follows a single-loop course. The 5K is held on the first day of the event, with the half marathon and marathon taking place on the second day. The event's name connects it to Tulsa's Route 66 heritage. The race details include city road courses, three distances, and a single loop for each race.

Gingerbread Lane is a holiday running event in Oklahoma City, with its base at Stars & Stripes Park. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, 1-mile run, a virtual option, or a Volunteer then Run 5K. Children have their own 50-meter Kids Dash, held before the main races commence in the morning. The course navigates local parks and greenbelts. The 5K measures 3.11 miles, and the 10K measures 6.22 miles. Bigfoot Running Company is the organizer. The event embraces the holiday theme through music provided by DJ Sasquatch, festive shirts, finisher medals, cookies and drinks post-race, group discounts, and a costume contest offering prizes.

The Candy Cane Course in Oklahoma City takes place at Wheeler Park, offering a Christmas-themed run with options from a Kids Dash and an untimed 1 Mile to timed 5K, 10K, and 15K races. It caters to families and regular runners alike, featuring youth pricing for ages 12 and under in the 5K and 10K, and a virtual option for those preferring to run on their own schedule. The timed races include chip timing, live results, and awards. The 1 Mile and Kids Dash are untimed for a more relaxed pace. The Kids Dash is open to children 10 and under, and they can participate for free if they forgo the swag. Race-day amenities include complimentary photos, finish-line treats, custom bibs, designer shirts, and finisher medals. The dash participants receive a smaller bib, youth shirt, and a kid-specific medal.

Go Short, Go Long, Go Very Long offers runners and walkers four options on the same Tulsa race morning: 5K, 10K, half marathon, or 50K. The annual event is based at River West Festival Park and takes place in January, with every distance starting in the morning. All routes use the paved Riverparks Trail system, making the race mostly flat and straightforward underfoot. The 5K and 10K are very flat, the half marathon includes one hill, and the 50K crosses that same hill twice before finishing within a 9.5-hour cutoff. Finishers in every distance receive a medal, and the event also provides a long-sleeved tech shirt and post-race food.