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Run for Your Life: 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run & Trick or Treat Trot

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calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

Get ready to run, laugh, and maybe scream a little — it’s time for the annual Run for Your Life 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk! This family-friendly fall favorite winds through the haunted Ruby Grant trails, where Halloween surprises lurk around every bend.

 

Come in costume and compete for prizes, dance to live DJ music, play games, and enjoy local brews and treats at the finish line. Whether you're racing for time or strolling with friends, this spooky celebration is packed with fun for all ages.

 

We will be updating our charity partner information for this race soon!

 

This year Norman Parks & Rec is hosting a Trick or Treat trot for youth - this is at the race site but a separate event. 🍬  

👻Not a runner but want to be a part of the fun?  Check out the volunteer opportunities under the Volunteer tab!

🎃The 5k fee includes:

✔️ Fun race medal

✔️ Custom race bib with timing tag

✔️ Custom flashlight while supplies last

✔️ One beer ticket for entrants over 21

✔️ All of the Halloween party fun!

✔️ ADD ON a custom race shirt - details coming soon but you know you'll love it!

🎃The One Mile Run/Walk fee includes:

✔️ Fun race medal
✔️ Custom race bib
✔️ Custom flashlight while supplies last
✔️ One beer ticket for entrants over 21

✔️ All of the Halloween party fun!

✔️ADD ON a custom race shirt - details coming soon but you know you'll love it!

 

Warning: The 5k run will be adult-themed and include strobe lights and fog machines. This race is not recommended for people with epilepsy or other sensitivities to light, those with any health conditions, or minors. Please join us for the 1-Mile Run/Walk if you have any concerns.

 

REGISTER FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES!  Sign up for the full series to save 10% and be eligible for end‑of‑series awards.
 
SERIES RACES:
🍀Shamrock Gold Quest 5k/1 Mile Fun Run/1 Mile Beer Run- March 14th afternoon race at Ruby Grant Park 
🖇️The Office Olympics 5K & Dunder Dash - May 9th afternoon race at Legacy Park
🧨Firecracker 5K: America’s 250 Birthday Run - July 4th Morning race at Legacy Park 
✈️Top Run 5k & 1 Mile - October 3rd - morning race around the University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport, ending at the annual Aviation Festival
🧟‍♂️Run For Your Life 5k & Trick or Treat Trot 1 Mile - October 17th evening family fun at Ruby Grant Park 
🎄Ugly Sweater Green & Grinchy 5k - December 12th, a fun afternoon race at Legacy Park.  Help us countdown to turning on the lights after the race!

⭐Race Day Registration will close 15 minutes prior to the race start at all races, and payment by credit/debit card only will be accepted for your online onsite registration should spots remain available on race day.  Many of the races in our series have been selling out!  
 
PACKET PICKUP:
Kick off race week with us for all races in the series at Beanstalk Coffee & Sno (3408 36th Ave NW, Norman) for pre‑race packet pickup! Keep an eye on the race website and your email for full current details as we get closer - and definitely treat yourself to something tasty while you’re there. 🍵🍧 


Race‑day pickup will also be available on site starting one hour before the race, but we strongly encourage everyone to grab packets early prior to race day, to skip race day lines and head to the start line on time.
 

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$25.00

Run For Your Life 5k

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$35.00

Norman Parks & Rec Trick or Treat Trot

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:30

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Norman.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 14.6° / 25.9°
wb_sunny 12.2° / 23.6°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.0 /
water_drop 56.1%

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Norman is a city in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and in Cleveland County. With a population of 128,000 (2020), it is the third largest city in the state and is home to the University of Oklahoma, the state's largest and flagship university.

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