Run for Your Life: 5K Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Event Overview

Join us for the Run for Your Life, which is a family-friendly Fall run packed with DJ music, games, free goodies, snacks, costume contest, beer, and more!

Themed Areas

• Stranger Things zone: eerie Hawkins vibes
• Scarecrow section: straight out of a haunted harvest
• Black light area: with its own surprises

Race Details

The Run For Your Life 5k will begin at 6:30 will run through the eerie woods of Ruby Grant Park or enjoy the family-friendly 1 Mile Run/Walk or family-friendly 1 Mile Candy Bar Crawl.

Candy Bar Crawl

The Candy Bar Crawl is not recommended for the faint of stomach or the dental hygiene obsessed. Here’s how it works:

• Start: eating one full candy bar
• Every ¼ mile: chow down on another full candy bar
• Finish: cross the finish line with sticky fingers, a full belly, and legendary bragging rights

Movie Screening

Bring your chairs and blankets to stay to watch the Nightmare Before Christmas movie outdoors at 7:30pm! This is included in your race fee!

Special Contest

This race also has a special element! In collaboration with Norman Parks and Recreation, Abbott House is hosting the 3rd Annual Donut Eating Contest at 7:30 p.m. Stay after the race for this community event. One trophy...first responders...endless donuts! Abbott House Child Advocacy Center in Norman is a safe place for children to share their experiences regarding all types of abuse and neglect, as well as being a witness to a crime or in a drug endangered situation. To learn more about Abbott House Child Advocacy Center, check out their website ->: https://www.abbott-house.org/

Volunteer Opportunities

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

5k Fee Includes

• Glow-in-the-dark medal: included
• Glow-in-the-dark race shirt: while supplies last (adult sizes XS-3XL only, kids registered for the 5k will get a separate giveaway)
• Custom race bib: included
• Custom flashlight: while supplies last
• Beer ticket: for entrants over 21

1 Mile Run/Walk Fee Includes

• Glow-in-the-dark medal: included
• Custom race bib: included
• Custom flashlight: while supplies last
• Beer ticket: for entrants over 21
• Race shirt: 1 Mile Participants can add on a Glow-in-the-dark race shirt while supplies last (adult sizes XS-3XL only) at checkout

One Mile Candy Bar Crawl Fee Includes

(candy bars for the race will be provided):

• Glow-in-the-dark medal: included
• Custom race bib: included
• Custom flashlight: while supplies last
• Beer ticket: for entrants over 21
• Race shirt: 1 Mile Participants can add on a Glow-in-the-dark race shirt while supplies last (adult sizes XS-3XL only) at checkout

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.

Series Registration

REGISTER FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES! This is race four of five in the 2025 series in Norman. Register for all five and get a custom medal hanger FREE. Medal hangers are also available for purchase for $20. We will track registrations for each race for you. Series races are:

• Shamrock 5k - March 15th afternoon race at Ruby Grant Park
• May The Course 5K - May 4th afternoon race at Legacy Park
• Firecracker 5k - July 4th Morning race at Legacy Park
• Run For Your Life 5k - October 18th evening at Ruby Grant Park - This race
• Ugly Sweater 5k - December 13th, a fun evening race with lights at Legacy Park - https://runsignup.com/uglysweaternorman5k

Location & Date

Event Date: October 18, 2025

Location: 4343 36th Avenue NW, Norman, OK

Race Registration

For more details and to register, please visit the official race link: Run for Your Life: 5K Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk.