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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 Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5K is a 5k run/walk held at Spring Creek Trail in Edmond, Oklahoma, beginning at 9:00 AM. This race honors Sgt. Bobby Swartz, a veteran of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office who served approximately 25 years before his death in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice. The event provides support for families of fallen first responders and law enforcement families via the 106 Memorial Foundation. This foundation was established to carry on Swartz’s service mission. Departments and agencies can compete for an Agency Award, presented to the group with the most registrants. The participants include runners, walkers, families, and first-responder teams.

Run for Your Life, a Halloween-themed race, takes place at the Ruby Grant trails in Norman. The event offers a 5K, a 1-mile fun run or walk, and a youth Trick or Treat Trot, all hosted by Norman Parks & Rec. This annual fall event is designed for families, runners, walkers, and children, with costumes encouraged from the beginning. The course follows the Ruby Grant trail system, featuring spooky elements and Halloween surprises. Following the race, attendees can enjoy costume awards, DJ music, games, and refreshments at the finish line. Details regarding the charity partner will be provided by the organizers.

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 Turkey Shuffle is a November running event in Oklahoma City, held at Stars & Stripes Park. Participants can select a 1-mile run, a 5K, or a 10K. Children 10 and under have a dedicated Kids Dash of approximately 50 meters. The course winds through local parks and greenbelts, offering a fall landscape with autumn colors instead of a city-street setting. It accommodates various participants, including short-distance walkers and runners, 5K and 10K participants, and families with young children. DJ Sasquatch will provide music on race day. The event is also part of a Run Streak Bundle, which offers a discount for registering for multiple races in different cities.

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 is a November race held in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and is part of the Outlaw 100 calendar. This series features trail and ultra-style events across Oklahoma and Kansas, with races scheduled throughout the year, not concentrated in a single season. The specific course for Liberty's Lost Treasure is not detailed, but it aligns with the broader Outlaw 100 series, which includes Dark N Dirty Miles, Prairie Spirit Trail Run, Kansas Rails To Trails, Flower Moon, and a Lake McMurtry event, all organized under the same group. The organizers emphasize their focus on race merchandise, indicating a commitment to the small-ultra community's tradition of unique apparel, returning participants, and destination events.

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 American Legion Auxiliary Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning race in Guthrie, Oklahoma, presented by the American Legion LeBron Post 58 Family. It offers runners and walkers a straightforward holiday event: a 5K run, a 1 Mile Fun Run, and a virtual option for those participating remotely. The 5K begins and ends at Mineral Wells Park, located at 901 S Division. All race options are set for the morning. Following the run, participants can enjoy donuts and hot chocolate. Proceeds support veterans. The host group is affiliated with the American Legion Auxiliary, whose membership comprises spouses and female relatives of American Legion members.

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.