May the Course Be With You 5k & Fun Run
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Past event
2:00 PM CDT
Norman, Oklahoma
$38.10–$48.70 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at the "May the Course Be With You 5k & Fun Run" on Sunday, May 4, 2025! Set in the beautiful Legacy Park in Norman, Cleveland, this Star Wars-themed event promises a fun-filled day for runners and fans of all ages. The 5k is a timed race, while the Fun Run is perfect for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll with family and friends. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite Star Wars costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Join fellow enthusiasts for an exciting afternoon starting at 2:00 PM, where you’ll not only run a flat and fast course but also have the chance to enjoy special Star Wars-themed brews from 405 Brewing Co (ages 21 and up). The first 250 registrants will receive a unique medal featuring color-changing lightsabers, while the first 200 adults will get a stylish dry-fit race shirt. Plus, kids who register will walk away with a fun Star Wars Pez dispenser if they miss out on a shirt! Don't miss the costume contest and Chewbacca sound contest at the finish line party, and remember, there’s no try—only do! Secure your spot today
Join fellow enthusiasts for an exciting afternoon starting at 2:00 PM, where you’ll not only run a flat and fast course but also have the chance to enjoy special Star Wars-themed brews from 405 Brewing Co (ages 21 and up). The first 250 registrants will receive a unique medal featuring color-changing lightsabers, while the first 200 adults will get a stylish dry-fit race shirt. Plus, kids who register will walk away with a fun Star Wars Pez dispenser if they miss out on a shirt! Don't miss the costume contest and Chewbacca sound contest at the finish line party, and remember, there’s no try—only do! Secure your spot today
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Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed2:00 PM CDT
$48.70
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Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed2:00 PM CDT
$38.10
Organiser's description
JOIN OKLAHOMA RACE COMPANY AND NORMAN PARKS AND REC FOR MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU, A STAR WARS-THEMED 5K AND FUN RUN ON MAY THE 4TH AT 2:00PM AT LEGACY PARK. LEGACY PARK HAS A FLAT AND FAST COURSE THAT RUNNERS LOVE! THIS FAMILY- AND DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO DRESS UP IN THEIR FAVORITE STAR WARS COSTUMES AND ENJOY A FUN-FILLED MORNING OF RUNNING, COMMUNITY, AND GALACTIC ADVENTURE.
WHETHER YOU'RE A JEDI, SITH, OR JUST A FAN OF THE GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY, THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR ALL AGES.
TRY A SPECIAL STAR WARS THEMED BREW FROM 405 BREWING CO (AGES 21 & UP).
THE 5K IS A TIMED EVENT AND THE FUN RUN WILL BE UNTIMED. RACERS WILL GET:
CHECK MARKA SUPER COOL CUSTOM RACE BIB
CHECK MARKA SUPER COOL MEDAL - FIRST 250 REGISTRATIONS - THE LIGHT SABERS CHANGE COLORS ON THE MEDAL TOO!
CHECK MARKA DRY FIT RACE SHIRT (ADULT SIZES ONLY) FOR THE FIRST 200 REGISTRATIONS - THE LIGHT SABERS CHANGE COLORS IN THE SUN! ** REGISTERED KIDS WHO DO NOT GET A SHIRT WILL GET A STAR WARS PEZ DISPENSER!
CHECK MARKSTAR WARS THEMED FUN!
WHY REGISTER YOU ASK?
CHECK MARKTHE TOP MALE, TOP FEMALE AND ONE RANDOM LUCKY PARTICIPANT WILL GET A FREE PAIR OF TIFOSI SUNGLASSES
CHECK MARKRUN WITH OUR JAMBASSADORS WHO WILL KEEP RUNNERS IN THE SPIRIT OF THE THEME DURING THE RACE
CHECK MARKYOU'LL BE ABLE TO BREAK OUT THAT STAR WARS COSTUME YOU THOUGHT YOU'D NEVER WEAR AGAIN FOR THE COSTUME CONTEST AT THE FINISH LINE PARTY!
CHECK MARKSTART WORKING ON YOUR BEST WOOKIE RRWWWGG AND RAWRGWAWGGR SOUNDS FOR THE CHEWBACCA SOUND CONTEST!
CHECK MARKRUN AND HANG OUT WITH FELLOW STAR WARS FANS (BUT IF YOU AREN'T A FAN THAT'S OKAY TOO!)
CHECK MARKBECAUSE THERE IS NO TRY, ONLY DO!
RACE DAY PARKING:
THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING IN THE ACADEMY AND NEARBY RETAILERS' PARKING LOT. PLEASE TRY TO AVOID PARKING IN THE REDROCK CANYON GRILL PARKING LOT BECAUSE THEY ARE OPEN ON SUNDAY, BUT FEEL FREE TO REFUEL YOUR LIFE FORCE THERE AFTER THE RACE!
REGISTER FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES! THIS RACE IS RACE #2 OF 5 OF A FIVE-RACE 2025 HOLIDAY SERIES IN NORMAN. REGISTER FOR ALL FIVE AND GET A CUSTOM MEDAL HANGER FREE. MEDAL HANGERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR $20.00. REGISTRATION IS OPENING SOON FOR THESE RACES. _WE WILL TRACK REGISTRATIONS FOR EACH RACE FOR YOU. _
SERIES RACES ARE:
SHAMROCK 5K - MARCH 15TH AFTERNOON RACE AT RUBY GRANT PARK - SHAMROCK OFF-ROAD https://runsignup.com/norman_shamrock
MAY THE COURSE 5K - MAY 4TH AFTERNOON RACE AT LEGACY PARK - MAY THE COURSE https://runsignup.com/norman_maythecourse
FIRECRACKER 5K - JULY 4TH MORNING RACE AT LEGACY PARK - NORMAN FIRECRACKER https://runsignup.com/norman_firecracker
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K - OCTOBER 18TH EVENING AT RUBY GRANT PARK - RUN FOR YOUR LIFE https://runsignup.com/norman_runforyourlife
UGLY SWEATER 5K - DECEMBER 13TH, A FUN MORNING RACE AT LEGACY PARK - UGLY SWEATER https://runsignup.com/norman_uglysweater
DON'T BE ON THE DARK SIDE AND MISS OUT ON THIS EPIC RACEMAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU!
WHETHER YOU'RE A JEDI, SITH, OR JUST A FAN OF THE GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY, THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR ALL AGES.
TRY A SPECIAL STAR WARS THEMED BREW FROM 405 BREWING CO (AGES 21 & UP).
THE 5K IS A TIMED EVENT AND THE FUN RUN WILL BE UNTIMED. RACERS WILL GET:
CHECK MARKA SUPER COOL CUSTOM RACE BIB
CHECK MARKA SUPER COOL MEDAL - FIRST 250 REGISTRATIONS - THE LIGHT SABERS CHANGE COLORS ON THE MEDAL TOO!
CHECK MARKA DRY FIT RACE SHIRT (ADULT SIZES ONLY) FOR THE FIRST 200 REGISTRATIONS - THE LIGHT SABERS CHANGE COLORS IN THE SUN! ** REGISTERED KIDS WHO DO NOT GET A SHIRT WILL GET A STAR WARS PEZ DISPENSER!
CHECK MARKSTAR WARS THEMED FUN!
WHY REGISTER YOU ASK?
CHECK MARKTHE TOP MALE, TOP FEMALE AND ONE RANDOM LUCKY PARTICIPANT WILL GET A FREE PAIR OF TIFOSI SUNGLASSES
CHECK MARKRUN WITH OUR JAMBASSADORS WHO WILL KEEP RUNNERS IN THE SPIRIT OF THE THEME DURING THE RACE
CHECK MARKYOU'LL BE ABLE TO BREAK OUT THAT STAR WARS COSTUME YOU THOUGHT YOU'D NEVER WEAR AGAIN FOR THE COSTUME CONTEST AT THE FINISH LINE PARTY!
CHECK MARKSTART WORKING ON YOUR BEST WOOKIE RRWWWGG AND RAWRGWAWGGR SOUNDS FOR THE CHEWBACCA SOUND CONTEST!
CHECK MARKRUN AND HANG OUT WITH FELLOW STAR WARS FANS (BUT IF YOU AREN'T A FAN THAT'S OKAY TOO!)
CHECK MARKBECAUSE THERE IS NO TRY, ONLY DO!
RACE DAY PARKING:
THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING IN THE ACADEMY AND NEARBY RETAILERS' PARKING LOT. PLEASE TRY TO AVOID PARKING IN THE REDROCK CANYON GRILL PARKING LOT BECAUSE THEY ARE OPEN ON SUNDAY, BUT FEEL FREE TO REFUEL YOUR LIFE FORCE THERE AFTER THE RACE!
REGISTER FOR EACH RACE IN THE SERIES! THIS RACE IS RACE #2 OF 5 OF A FIVE-RACE 2025 HOLIDAY SERIES IN NORMAN. REGISTER FOR ALL FIVE AND GET A CUSTOM MEDAL HANGER FREE. MEDAL HANGERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR $20.00. REGISTRATION IS OPENING SOON FOR THESE RACES. _WE WILL TRACK REGISTRATIONS FOR EACH RACE FOR YOU. _
SERIES RACES ARE:
SHAMROCK 5K - MARCH 15TH AFTERNOON RACE AT RUBY GRANT PARK - SHAMROCK OFF-ROAD https://runsignup.com/norman_shamrock
MAY THE COURSE 5K - MAY 4TH AFTERNOON RACE AT LEGACY PARK - MAY THE COURSE https://runsignup.com/norman_maythecourse
FIRECRACKER 5K - JULY 4TH MORNING RACE AT LEGACY PARK - NORMAN FIRECRACKER https://runsignup.com/norman_firecracker
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K - OCTOBER 18TH EVENING AT RUBY GRANT PARK - RUN FOR YOUR LIFE https://runsignup.com/norman_runforyourlife
UGLY SWEATER 5K - DECEMBER 13TH, A FUN MORNING RACE AT LEGACY PARK - UGLY SWEATER https://runsignup.com/norman_uglysweater
DON'T BE ON THE DARK SIDE AND MISS OUT ON THIS EPIC RACEMAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU!
Location
1898 Legacy Park Drive, Norman, 73069, OK, United States
May the Course Be With You 5k & Fun Run
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