Blazing 5k
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Event details
The Blazing 5k and Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Durant, Oklahoma. The event address is 110 N 2nd Ave, Durant, OK 74701. This is the third annual edition. The race is professionally timed by Oklahoma Race Company.
Format and fees
- 5K
- Fun Run
The event includes a timed 5K and a sensory-friendly fun run. The 5K has a listed entry price of $25 and the Fun Run has a listed entry price of $15. Registration prices increase after February 6, 2026. The event is affiliated with the Choctaw Nation's Promoting Active Communities Everywhere (PACE) program, which promotes regular physical activity through walking or running.
Purpose and past impact
The event brings together runners, families, and community members to raise awareness and support for autism. Previously collected funds were donated to the Texoma Swim Foundation; those funds provided summer scholarships and swim instruction for children. The organizers report that donations enabled scholarships for 10 autistic children and funded angel fish training for a COTA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
