Finish the Race 5k and Fun Run
Finish the Race 5k and Fun Run is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Norman, OK, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Location
- 3110 W Franklin Rd, Norman, OK
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Finish the Race 5K & Fun Run
Presented by BBC Norman
📅 Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Location: Ruby Grant Park – Norman, OK
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5K Start | 9:05 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run | Free Kids Dash (8 & under) before the 5K
Join us for the Finish the Race 5K & Fun Run, a community-wide event celebrating fitness, fellowship, and faith — all while supporting a great cause! Whether you’re a dedicated runner, casual walker, or bringing the family for a morning of fun, there’s something for everyone.
This event is more than just a race — it’s an opportunity to come together, encourage one another, and help send kids to Camp Unite.
Event Highlights:
✅ Timed 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
✅ FREE Kids Dash (8 & under) before the race
✅ Fellowship, refreshments, and community fun
✅ Proceeds help send kids to Camp Unite
Participant Perks
All participants will receive:
✔️ A custom race bib
✔️ A finisher gift to celebrate your accomplishment
✔️ Official timing chip for 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run participants
✔️ A morning filled with faith, fellowship, and fun for the whole family!
👕Add a race shirt to your registration for just $10. Any remaining shirts will be sold at the race while supplies and sizes last.
Course Description:
This is a trail run through a well-maintained community park in Norman, OK. The course is mostly flat with a few gentle hills and consists of grass, sidewalk, and some gravel surfaces. It’s smooth and safe for runners and walkers of all levels and is often used for local high school cross-country races.
Awards:
Awards will be given to the overall top three male and female finishers, as well as the top male and female finisher in each age division (5K only). All 5K and 1-Mile finishers will receive a finisher gift.
Parking & Accommodations:
Parking is available on the west side of Ruby Grant Park off of 36th Ave near Franklin Road. Restrooms are located in the main parking lot.
Packet Pickup:
Friday, October 2 (5:00–7:00 PM)
📍 Bethel Baptist Church – 1717 W Lindsey St, Norman, OK 73069
Come run (or walk!) your race and celebrate crossing the finish line together!
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
56°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norman 2nw Mesonet, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Norman, OK
Population
128,714
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,177 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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36
Days to train
- Race
- Finish the Race 5k and Fun Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 3110 W Franklin Rd, Norman, OK
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Finish the Race 5k and Fun Run
Oct 3, 2026