Courses de 5K près de Guthrie

Poppy Love 5K is a dog-friendly run and walk in Oklahoma City, taking place in late May from Bar K. Participants can register for a timed 5K, a 1-mile walk, or a virtual 5K, with entry fees beginning at $30. The event is held in memory of Poppy, a puppy who recovered from Parvo with assistance from Bella SPCA's veterinary care. The race generates funds for Bella SPCA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit veterinary hospital assisting low-income, elderly, and terminally ill pet owners with care expenses. Poppy’s owner, a Bella SPCA client, initiated the fundraiser after receiving help, and the event continues to honor Poppy while supporting other Oklahoma pets and families. Dogs are permitted, and runners seeking the shirt and swag bag must register by the mid-May deadline.

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.

Liberty's Lost Treasure, c'est une course en novembre à Guthrie, Oklahoma, et elle est inscrite au calendrier Outlaw 100. Cette série, elle propose des épreuves de trail et d'ultra un peu partout en Oklahoma et au Kansas, avec des courses réparties sur toute l'année, pas juste concentrées sur une seule saison. Le parcours précis pour Liberty's Lost Treasure n'est pas encore détaillé, mais ça colle bien avec l'esprit général de la série Outlaw 100. Tu y retrouves des épreuves comme Dark N Dirty Miles, Prairie Spirit Trail Run, Kansas Rails To Trails, Flower Moon, et un événement à Lake McMurtry, toutes organisées par le même groupe. Les organisateurs, ils insistent pas mal sur les produits dérivés de la course, histoire de montrer leur attachement à la tradition de la communauté des petits ultras : des vêtements uniques, des coureurs qui reviennent fidèlement, et des événements qui sont de vraies destinations.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Stillwater begins at 8:00 AM from Shelter #3 at Boomer Lake Park, located on the west side of the lake near the Boomer Park Splash Pad. This US Road Running event offers three distances, all on repeat out-and-back courses. Registration must be completed online via RunSignup prior to race day, as there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup is available for a brief period on race morning before the start. The 5K follows one out-and-back loop. The 10K repeats this loop twice, and the half marathon uses its own out-and-back course four times. Pacing and lap management are key considerations. The course time limit is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Medals will be given to all finishers, and awards will be presented. Series points contribute to US Road Running standings. A best costume award complements the Gobbler theme.

Le Turkey Shuffle, c'est une course à pied qui se déroule en novembre à Oklahoma City, au Stars & Stripes Park. Tu peux choisir entre un parcours d'un mile, un 5K ou un 10K. Pour les enfants de 10 ans et moins, il y a même une Kids Dash dédiée d'environ 50 mètres. Le parcours serpente à travers des parcs locaux et des coulées vertes, ce qui offre un paysage d'automne avec ses couleurs, plutôt que de courir dans les rues de la ville. C'est une course pour tout le monde : marcheurs et coureurs sur courtes distances, participants au 5K et au 10K, et même les familles avec de jeunes enfants. DJ Sasquatch sera là pour mettre l'ambiance musicale le jour de la course. L'événement fait aussi partie d'un Run Streak Bundle, qui te donne une réduction si tu t'inscris à plusieurs courses dans différentes villes.

La Next Loop Endurance Series te met au défi sur une boucle de 3.1-mile en trail. Tu repars pour une nouvelle boucle toutes les heures pile. Après chaque boucle, à toi de voir si tu repars ou si tu t'arrêtes. Seules les boucles que tu as terminées comptent. Ce format teste ta discipline, ta récupération, ta prise de décision et ton endurance. C'est pour tout le monde, des débutants qui font leur premier 10K jusqu'aux ultra runners aguerris et aux athlètes fonctionnels. Cours la boucle. Récupère. Décide. Recommence. Va chercher ta prochaine limite, une boucle à la fois.

At Lake Carl Blackwell in Stillwater, Oklahoma, The Next Loop: Endurance Series offers runners a 3.1-mile trail loop, with the challenge to complete consecutive loops. The November race features shorter distances from 5K to marathon and 50K. The 50-mile event requires 16 loops completed within a 12-hour time limit. Chip timing tracks each lap split, and the 50-mile race is limited to 75 participants. The loop crosses rolling lakeside terrain, open fields, and wooded areas on dirt paths, grass, and lightly packed earth. The footing is generally firm, the elevation changes are moderate, and the wide trail sections allow for approachability without making repeated laps effortless. Runners return to the same start/finish aid station each lap, can set up their own supplies there, and may have pacers. In the timed loop format, runners begin a new lap each hour and then choose after each completed loop whether to continue or stop, making pacing, recovery, and decision-making as important as endurance.

L'American Legion Auxiliary Turkey Trot, c'est une course organisée le matin de Thanksgiving à Guthrie, Oklahoma, par l'American Legion LeBron Post 58 Family. Pour les coureurs et marcheurs, ils proposent un événement simple pour les fêtes : une 5K run, une 1 Mile Fun Run, et une option virtuelle pour ceux qui y participent à distance. Pour la 5K, le départ et l'arrivée se font à Mineral Wells Park, situé au 901 S Division. Toutes les courses sont prévues le matin. Après l'effort, les participants pourront profiter de donuts et de chocolat chaud. Les bénéfices de l'événement iront aux vétérans. Le groupe organisateur est affilié à l'American Legion Auxiliary, dont les membres sont les épouses et les parentes féminines des membres de l'American Legion.

The Saints Santa Run brings runners, walkers, children, costumes, and pets to the SSM Health St. Anthony campus in Midtown Oklahoma City during the December holiday season. Participants can choose a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk for a shorter distance, or a free 50-yard Kids’ Dash for young children. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital presents this event, which is part of Downtown in December and supports the Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership. The route begins and ends near the hospital’s east parking lot, keeping the event focused on the Midtown campus. Registered runners receive a Saints Santa Run shirt and finisher medal. The event also features a custom playlist, a costume contest with prizes, and a finish-line gathering. Families can enjoy face painting, balloon art, holiday music, snacks, and a pre-race warm-up with the OKC Ballet. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Merry Mitchmas is a 5K and 10K race held in Mitch Park, Edmond, Oklahoma, with the start and finish at 1501 W Covell Road. Red Coyote organizes this winter running event, offering two straightforward options: a single 3.1-mile loop for the 5K, or two loops for the 6.2-mile 10K. This is the race's third annual edition, and it has quickly become Red Coyote Running's largest and most popular event. The course is a clockwise loop on the Mitch Park Rec Trail, featuring gently rolling terrain suitable for beginners, families, and experienced runners alike. The holiday theme contributes to its appeal, including a half-mile kids dash, a post-race hot cocoa bar, and an opportunity to meet Santa. This race is considered a family-friendly seasonal favorite locally, and organizers note that it typically sells out.