Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k Walk/Run · VIRTUAL - Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5K – October 17th, 2026 🏃♀️
Run or walk for a cause! Join us at Regent Bank Center / Spring Creek Trail in Edmond, OK for the 2nd annual Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5K, honoring the life and legacy of Sgt. Bobby Swartz, an Oklahoma County Deputy who was tragically killed in the line of duty on August 22, 2022.
Why Run?
This 5K isn’t just a race, it’s a chance to remember, honor, and support families of fallen first responders. Strollers are welcome, so bring the whole crew!
Race Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
📍 Location: Regent Bank Center, 851 W. I-35 Frontage Rd, Edmond, OK
⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM
Early Packet Pickup:
📦 Friday, October 16th | 1:00–7:00 PM
📍 Orange Theory Fitness – 10600 S Pennsylvania Ave, OKC, OK 73170
Skip race-day lines and grab your packet early! Everyone who picks up their packet during this time will be entered into a special drawing:
🎁 (1) Free Unlimited 1-Month Membership to Orange Theory Fitness (includes heart rate monitor rentals)
🎁 (1) 10-Pack of Free Classes at Orange Theory Fitness (includes heart rate monitor rentals)
Two winners will be drawn from early pickup participants!
Course:
A scenic, USATF certified course! Perfect for runners chasing a personal best or anyone wanting to support law enforcement families.
Awards & Registration Perks:
✔ Commemorative Race Shirt
✔ Custom Finisher Medal
✔ 1st Place Overall Male & Female Trophies
✔ 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Age Group Awards
✔ Chip-Timed Results
✔ Professional Race Photos by Okie Pics
🚓 Agency Award: The law enforcement agency with the most participants receives special recognition!
💥 The first 350 registrants will receive a commemorative medal!
💥 Register by October 3rd to guarantee your shirt. After that, sizes will be first come, first served.
Don’t miss your chance to honor Sgt. Swartz and make a difference in the community!
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spencer 2ene Mesonet, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Edmond, OK
Population
95,618
as of 2023
Elevation
1,187 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 20 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
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- Race
- Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k?
- Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k is a running race held in Edmond, Oklahoma on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Edmond, Oklahoma at 851 W. I-35 Frontage Rd, Edmond, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k
Oct 17, 2026