Monarch Migration Run
Monarch Migration Run is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Norman, OK, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Location
- 4343 36th Ave NW, Norman, OK
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come celebrate movement, nature, and one of North America’s most extraordinary journeys at the Inaugural Monarch Migration 5K & 1 Mile Caterpillar Crawl at Ruby Grant Park in Norman on Sunday, September 27th at 9:00am.
Ruby Grant Park isn’t just a beautiful place to run — it’s an essential stopover habitat for monarch butterflies as they make their long migration back home to Mexico each fall. This race honors that incredible journey and the vital role our local park plays in protecting it.
Join us for the Monarch Migration Run, a special event that kicks off Norman’s annual Monarchs in the Park celebration. Whether you run, walk, or flutter along the course, you’ll be part of a community effort to support pollinator conservation and celebrate the natural beauty of Ruby Grant Park.
Expect a scenic trail, vibrant monarch‑themed touches, and a race experience that’s as meaningful as it is fun. Come be part of the migration!
Raising Cains Norman be at the race handing out their delicious tea & lemonade to keep you refreshed before and after you run. 😋
Run participants will receive:
🦋A custom monarch themed race medal
🦋A custom monarch themed bib with timing tag (timing tag for 5K participants)
🦋Swag bag - contents to be announced, we know you'll love it!
The Monarchs in the Park team will be selling their shirts at the festival, so be sure to grab your Monarch shirt there to support their great cause.
More race details will land soon - this event is still in its chrysalis stage.
📢We’re excited to welcome the Monarch Migration Run as a new stop on the Norman Race Series calendar! Because it’s part of the Monarchs in the Park event, this race will stand alone and will not count toward the overall series awards presented at the Christmas 5K.
✨After the run, stay for the Monarchs in the Park celebration — an educational and family‑friendly festival dedicated to the monarch butterfly migration and pollinator conservation.
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
80°
Typical Low
58°
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.
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Monarch Migration Run
Sep 27, 2026