Operation School Bell 5K

Weather Cancellation Policy
OSB 5K Runners’ and volunteers' safety is the most important thing and if any of the threatening weather conditions listed below are present the day of the event, the event may be delayed or canceled. A race may be canceled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist: Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch, Thunderstorm, Lightning, Excessive Wind with Rain, other major weather conditions.

The OSB 5K committee will make a determination regarding race cancellation no later than 7:00pm on Friday, May 16th regarding the currently forecasted weather. 

In the event of cancellation, all runners will receive an email with information on how they can receive their finisher medal/and event T-shirt.

Operation School Bell 5K is an annual fundraiser event hosted by Assistance League Norman! All proceeds benefit Operation School Bell philanthropic program which provides free, new clothing to students in the Norman and Little Axe school districts. You can learn more by visiting Assistance League Norman's website at assistanceleague.org/norman.

The 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 8:30am at the University of Oklahoma! The Start / Finish Line will be located at the Oklahoma Memorial Union located on Asp Ave. At the conclusion of the 5K, we will host an awards ceremony for our top finishers. All Fun Run participants will receive a participation medal. 

The Virtual 5K will be held May 10 - May 17, 2025 as an option for registrants to participate at their convenience. Virtual 5K participants will upload their race results after completion. Virtual 5K participants will not receive a medal. 

Racer Check-In & Bib Pick-Up

• May 16, 2025
  • Henry Home Interiors - 3720 W Robinson St #112, Norman, OK 73072
  • 12:00pm - 6:00pm
• May 17, 2025
  • Check-In at race location
  • 7:30am - 8:00am

Parking Options

• Free parking is located in the Duck Pond Parking Lot (MP4 lot) located east side of the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. For reference, please review the OU Parking map
• Oklahoma Memorial Union Parking Garage ($2 per hour / $14 per day)
• Campus Corner (metered parking)

Restrooms:

• Oklahoma Memorial Union
• Price College of Business
• Nielson Hall

Social Media Promotion:

For all participants, share your success on social media and make sure to tag Assistance League Norman on Facebook & Instagram. Use the hashtags #OperationSchoolBell5K and #AssistanceLeague Norman.

Weather Policy

Rain or Shine, the 5K will take place. However, in the event of lightning, we will make a decision at the event regarding start delay.

Race Map

• The Operation School Bell 5K is using the USATF Certified Course Map on the University of Oklahoma's campus.
• To review the map, please click on the following link. 

No pets allowed.