Half Marathon races near Valley Brook

The Haunted 5K, 10K, and 13.1M in Oklahoma City is a morning race series starting at Lake Stanley Draper. Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, all beginning at 8:00 AM. This is a local race with a standard setup: registration is done in advance via RunSignup, packet pickup is shortly before the start, and on-site registration is not available. The courses consist of short out-and-back segments, meaning each distance is completed by running laps of the same route. The 5K covers the route twice, the 10K covers it four times, and the half marathon covers it six times. All participants have a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit.

The Day of the Dead Half Marathon in Oklahoma City is a fall race themed around Día de los Muertos. The main 13.1-mile half marathon begins in the morning from the Wheeler Park area. The race weekend also includes a quarter marathon, 5K, 1-mile run, Kids Dash, a volunteer-then-run option, and a virtual run, accommodating runners seeking a specific time, families, and those desiring a festive run. The route follows parks and greenbelt trails, featuring paved paths, crushed granite, and some light dirt sections. Aid stations are positioned along the course. The event embraces its theme with a pre-race costume contest, music, post-race refreshments, finisher medals, soft shirts, and Bigfoot trophies awarded to top finishers.

The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon offers 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances on the trails of Lake Stanley Draper Park in Oklahoma City. This event honors military veterans, who may register at no cost. The race route utilizes the park's trails surrounding Lake Stanley Draper, providing a lakeside park setting rather than a city-road course. All finishers will receive a patriotic race shirt and a distinctive medal. Awards are presented to top finishers and to runners in five-year age categories.

At Prairie on Fire, runners start from the White River Campground pavilion at 8:00 a.m. and have one hour to complete a 4.167-mile loop before starting the next. The race takes place in Cicero, Indiana, following the backyard ultra format: one loop each hour until a single runner remains. The organizer states it is Central Indiana's only official Backyard Ultra. The course alternates between a day loop and a night loop, both beginning at the same pavilion. The day route crosses the White River via a historic fixed truss bridge, then proceeds through Koteewi Park on maintained, mostly crushed gravel trails. Past results show a wide range, from participants finishing after one loop to the winner completing 30, indicating the field can include both novice distance runners and seasoned ultrarunners.

The Kilgore Half Marathon & 10K takes place on Christmas Eve in Oklahoma City, offering a 13.1-mile half marathon or a 10-kilometer race. Known also as The Run for the Deployed, its objective is to support service members, not to award prize money or create a large spectacle. The event originated from a Christmas Eve half marathon run during deployment. It expanded into small local gatherings hosted at a home, initially attracting only a few dozen participants. The tradition has since spread beyond Oklahoma City, with an edition in Virginia Beach and other runners continuing it in various cities and states. Registration is free, and organizers have stated that participation is open even without formal registration. The day fosters a relaxed community atmosphere, featuring shared food, informal meetups, and volunteer support for the run.