Lion Heart Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- Lion Heart Half Marathon · Lion Heart 10K Run · Lion Heart 5K Run
From the Organizer
The Lionheart Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Run is a benefit event with a mission. The beneficiary is the Woodward Lions Club. The Lions Club is a 501(c)3 non profit who's mission is to provide annual scholarships to local high school students, provide eyeglass assistance to local Woodward citizens in need, annually donate to the Woodward United Fund, Woodward County Christmas Toy Giveaway, Woodward Arts Theater, and more. We are an affiliate of the International Association of Lions Clubs.
There will be a parking fee, as there is for all Oklahoma State Parks now. It will be a 50% discounted rate of $5/vehicle, (so carpooling is encouraged! )if you use promotional code: 5K2025
Go to this link to pay parking in advance: Pay for Parking in Advance Here
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lion Heart Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run?
- Lion Heart Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run is a running event held in Woodward, OK. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Lion Heart Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Woodward, OK at Boiling Springs State Park 207745 Boiling Springs Rd., Woodward, OK. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lion Heart Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Lion Heart Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run
May 16, 2026