Gare di 5K vicino a 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 è una gara a novembre a Guthrie, Oklahoma, e fa parte del calendario Outlaw 100. Questo circuito propone eventi trail e ultra tra Oklahoma e Kansas, con gare in programma tutto l'anno, non concentrate in un'unica stagione. Il tracciato specifico per Liberty's Lost Treasure non è ancora dettagliato, ma rientra nello spirito più ampio del circuito Outlaw 100, che comprende Dark N Dirty Miles, Prairie Spirit Trail Run, Kansas Rails To Trails, Flower Moon e un evento a Lake McMurtry, tutti organizzati dallo stesso gruppo. Gli organizzatori puntano molto sul merchandising della gara, a riprova del loro impegno per la tradizione della comunità delle ultra più piccole, fatta di capi unici, partecipanti che tornano e eventi che valgono il viaggio.

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.

C'è il Turkey Shuffle a novembre a Oklahoma City, e si corre al Stars & Stripes Park. Puoi scegliere tra una 1-mile, una 5K o una 10K. Per i bambini fino a 10 anni c'è una Kids Dash apposta per loro, di circa 50 metri. Il percorso si snoda tra parchi e aree verdi locali, così ti godi un paesaggio autunnale con tutti i suoi colori, invece di correre per le strade della città. È adatto a diversi tipi di partecipanti: dai camminatori e corridori sulle distanze brevi, a chi fa la 5K e la 10K, fino alle famiglie con bambini piccoli. Il giorno della gara ci sarà DJ Sasquatch a mettere la musica. L'evento fa anche parte di un Run Streak Bundle, che ti dà uno sconto se ti iscrivi a più gare in città diverse.

The Next Loop Endurance Series a Lake Carl Blackwell (US) mette alla prova i runner con un anello trail di 3.1 miglia. Parti per un nuovo anello ogni ora in punto. Dopo ogni anello, decidi se continuare o fermarti. Solo gli anelli completati contano. Questo format mette alla prova disciplina, recupero, capacità di decisione e resistenza. È per chi fa il suo primo 10K fino agli ultra runner più esperti e agli atleti funzionali. Corri l'anello. Recupera. Decidi. Ripeti. Trova il tuo prossimo limite, un anello alla volta.

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 è una gara la mattina del Ringraziamento a Guthrie, Oklahoma, organizzata dalla American Legion LeBron Post 58 Family. Offre a chi corre e a chi cammina un evento di festa semplice: una 5K, una 1 Mile Fun Run, e anche un'opzione virtuale per chi partecipa da lontano. La 5K parte e arriva a Mineral Wells Park, che si trova al 901 S Division. Tutte le gare sono in programma per la mattina. Dopo la corsa, i partecipanti possono godersi ciambelle e cioccolata calda. Il ricavato va a supporto dei veterani. Il gruppo che organizza è affiliato alla American Legion Auxiliary, e i loro membri sono mogli e parenti donne dei membri della 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.