Run for Your Life: 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run & Trick or Treat Trot

About the race

Get ready to run, laugh, and maybe scream a little on Saturday evening October 24th — it’s time for the annual Run for Your Life 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk! This family-friendly fall favorite winds through the haunted Ruby Grant trails, where Halloween surprises lurk around every bend. Come in costume and compete for prizes, dance to live DJ music, play games, and enjoy treats at the finish line. Whether you're racing for time or strolling with friends, this spooky celebration is packed with fun for all ages. We will be updating our charity partner information for this race soon! This year Norman Parks & Rec is hosting a Trick or Treat trot for youth - this is at the race site but a separate event. 🍬   👻Not a runner but want to be a part of the fun?  Check out the volunteer opportunities under the Volunteer tab! 🎃The 5k fee includes: ✔️ Fun race medal ✔️ Custom race bib with timing tag (timing tag for 5k participants) ✔️ Custom flashlight while supplies last ✔️ Custom water bottle sticker ✔️ One beer ticket for entrants over 21 ✔️ All of the Halloween party fun! ✔️ ADD ON a custom cotton long sleeve black t-shirt while supplies and sizes last 🎃The One Mile Run/Walk fee includes: ✔️ Fun race medal ✔️ Custom race bib ✔️ Custom flashlight while supplies last ✔️ Custom water bottle sticker ✔️ One beer ticket for entrants over 21 ✔️ All of the Halloween party fun! ✔️ADD ON a custom cotton long sleeve black t-shirt while supplies and sizes last Warning: The 5k run will be adult-themed (there will be zombies) 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 RACES: 🍀Shamrock Gold Quest 5k/1 Mile Fun Run/1 Mile Beer Run- March 14th afternoon race at Ruby Grant Park  🖇️The Office Olympics 5K & Dunder Dash - May 9th afternoon race at Legacy Park 🧨Norman Fourth Fest Firecracker 5K: America’s 250 Birthday Run - July 4th morning race at Legacy Park  🧟‍♂️Run For Your Life 5k & Trick or Treat Trot 1 Mile - October 24th evening family fun at Ruby Grant Park  🎄Ugly Sweater Green & Grinchy 5k - December 12th, a fun afternoon race at Legacy Park.  Help us countdown to turning on the lights after the race! ⭐Race Day Registration will close 15 minutes prior to the race start at all races, and payment by credit/debit card only will be accepted for your online onsite registration should spots remain available on race day.  Many of the races in our series have been selling out!   PACKET PICKUP: Kick off race week with us at pre-race packet pick up at our Norman warehouse - we always have goodies for you there!  Watch your email and our social media pages for details on race week. Race‑day pickup will also be available on site starting one hour before the race, but we strongly encourage everyone to grab packets early prior to race day, to skip race day lines and head to the start line on time.

Race information supplied by the organizer through RunSignUp.

Events & distances

• Run For Your Life 5k

  5K

  $48.70 including processing fees

  Saturday, October 24, 2026
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• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

  1 Miles

  $38.10 including processing fees

  Saturday, October 24, 2026
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• Norman Parks & Rec Trick or Treat Trot

  1 Miles · Free

  Saturday, October 24, 2026
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