Blazing 5k and Fun Run
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Durant, Oklahoma
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of fun and fitness at the Blazing 5k and Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in the charming town of Durant, Bryan. This exciting event kicks off Autism Awareness Month, bringing the community together to raise awareness and support for individuals and families affected by autism. The race features a flat and fast course, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and those looking to enjoy a leisurely run. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5k distance or join the fun run, ensuring there’s an option for everyone!
Join fellow supporters for a day filled with entertainment, refreshments, and activities suitable for all ages. By participating, you’ll help fund essential programs and services provided by the Owen Foundation, which is dedicated to making a positive impact in the autism community. Whether you're running for a cause, for fitness, or simply for fun, the Blazing 5k and Fun Run promises an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day with friends and family. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join fellow supporters for a day filled with entertainment, refreshments, and activities suitable for all ages. By participating, you’ll help fund essential programs and services provided by the Owen Foundation, which is dedicated to making a positive impact in the autism community. Whether you're running for a cause, for fitness, or simply for fun, the Blazing 5k and Fun Run promises an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day with friends and family. We can’t wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US AS WE KICK OFF AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH WITH AN EXCITING AND MEANINGFUL EVENT! MY NAME IS JENNA GRIMES, THE BLAZING 5K AND FUN RUN RACE DIRECTOR AND YOU MAY BE WONDERING HOW THE BLAZING FUN RUN & 5K CAME TO BE MY SONS NAME IS BLAZE. BLAZE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM ELEVEN DAYS BEFORE HIS 3RD BIRTHDAY. MY WHOLE FAMILY WANTED A WAY TO SUPPORT THE AUTISM COMMUNITY, SO WE BEGAN TRAVELING TO OKLAHOMA CITY & TULSA TO ATTEND FUN RUNS! I SHORTLY REALIZED IT WAS A DREAM OF MINE TO START ONE IN BLAZES NAME TO RAISE AWARENESS & INCLUSION IN OUR COMMUNITY. HONESTLY, I HAD NO IDEA WHERE TO START UNTIL I MET BRINA DUTTON. SHE HAD STARTED A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE OWEN FOUNDATION, IN HONOR OF HER SON. I MET HER AT AN AUTISM MOMS COFFEE MEET & HAD BROUGHT UP THIS CRAZY DREAM OF MINE. LONG STORY SHORT, A FEW MEETINGS LATER, SHE PASSED ME A NOTE WHILE WE WERE IN A MEETING TELLING ME HER VISION FOR THE RUN! WE BOTH HAD IMMEDIATE TEARS OF HAPPINESS. WE BEGAN PLANNING & PREPPING FOR OUR FIRST RUN. WE CHOSE THE MONTH OF APRIL DUE TO IT BEING AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH. AMAZINGLY, WE PUT IT ALL TOGETHER IN A VERY SHORT TIME! OUR FIRST RUN WAS INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL AS 300 PEOPLE FROM OUR COMMUNITY SHOWED UP!
WE ARE THRILLED TO SEE WHAT OUR SECOND RACE BRINGS. THE RACE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE HISTORIC TOWN OF DURANT OFFERING A FLAT AND FAST COURSE FOR BOTH SEASONED RUNNERS AND THOSE JUST LOOKING TO ENJOY A LEISURELY RUN. THERE WILL BE ENTERTAINMENT, REFRESHMENTS, AND PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES.
BY PARTICIPATING, YOU'LL BE HELPING TO FUND IMPORTANT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE OWEN FOUNDATION, WHICH SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM. LET'S COME TOGETHER TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT AND CELEBRATE THE STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE OF THE AUTISM COMMUNITY.
WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING FOR A CAUSE, FOR FUN, OR FOR FITNESS, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND ENJOY A FANTASTIC DAY WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND FELLOW SUPPORTERS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
WE ARE THRILLED TO SEE WHAT OUR SECOND RACE BRINGS. THE RACE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE HISTORIC TOWN OF DURANT OFFERING A FLAT AND FAST COURSE FOR BOTH SEASONED RUNNERS AND THOSE JUST LOOKING TO ENJOY A LEISURELY RUN. THERE WILL BE ENTERTAINMENT, REFRESHMENTS, AND PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES.
BY PARTICIPATING, YOU'LL BE HELPING TO FUND IMPORTANT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE OWEN FOUNDATION, WHICH SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM. LET'S COME TOGETHER TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT AND CELEBRATE THE STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE OF THE AUTISM COMMUNITY.
WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING FOR A CAUSE, FOR FUN, OR FOR FITNESS, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND ENJOY A FANTASTIC DAY WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND FELLOW SUPPORTERS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
Blazing 5k and Fun Run