Monarch Migration Run
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Monarch Migration Run : Ruby Grant Park, Norman, OK
The Monarch Migration Run is an inaugural community running event at Ruby Grant Park in Norman on October 4, 2026. The event includes two distances and is presented as part of the Monarchs in the Park celebration, an educational, family-friendly festival focused on monarch butterfly migration and pollinator conservation.
Race specifics:
- 5K - timed, includes a monarch-themed bib with timing tag and a custom monarch-themed medal.
- 1 Mile - Caterpillar Crawl fun run with a custom monarch-themed bib and a medal.
Registration opens July 1, 2026 and closes October 4, 2026. Registration fees are listed for each distance. The event is described as taking place on a scenic trail in Ruby Grant Park with monarch-themed elements and a swag bag whose contents are to be announced.
The Monarch Migration Run is included on the Norman Race Series calendar but will stand alone and will not count toward the series awards presented at the Christmas 5K. Additional event details are pending as the organizers finalize elements of the race day and festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
