Monarch Migration Run
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Norman, Oklahoma
- Price $38.10 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Monarch Migration Run on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, at Ruby Grant Park in Norman, Cleveland! This exciting event features a 5K race and a delightful 1 Mile Caterpillar Crawl, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Celebrate the incredible journey of North America's monarch butterflies as they migrate back to Mexico each fall, while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Ruby Grant Park, an essential habitat for these stunning creatures.
Lace up your running shoes and immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with monarch-themed touches and a strong sense of community. After the race, participants aged 21 and over can enjoy a refreshing 16 oz beer courtesy of The Standard Norman, while Raising Cane’s will keep everyone hydrated with their delicious tea and lemonade. Expect a range of exciting perks, including a custom monarch-themed medal, a color-changing swag bag, and free race day photos! Don’t miss the chance to continue the celebration at the annual Monarchs in the Park festival, featuring live music, food trucks, and educational activities dedicated to pollinator conservation. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fun and nature!
Lace up your running shoes and immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with monarch-themed touches and a strong sense of community. After the race, participants aged 21 and over can enjoy a refreshing 16 oz beer courtesy of The Standard Norman, while Raising Cane’s will keep everyone hydrated with their delicious tea and lemonade. Expect a range of exciting perks, including a custom monarch-themed medal, a color-changing swag bag, and free race day photos! Don’t miss the chance to continue the celebration at the annual Monarchs in the Park festival, featuring live music, food trucks, and educational activities dedicated to pollinator conservation. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fun and nature!
Organiser's Description
Come celebrate movement, nature, and one of North Americas most extraordinary journeys at the Inaugural MONARCH MIGRATION 5K & 1 MILE CATERPILLAR CRAWL at Ruby Grant Park in Norman on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH AT 9:00AM.
Ruby Grant Park isnt just a beautiful place to run its an essential stopover habitat for monarch butterflies as they make their long migration back home to Mexico each fall. This race honors that incredible journey and the vital role our local park plays in protecting it.
Join us for the Monarch Migration Run, a special event that kicks off Normans annual Monarchs in the Park celebration. Whether you run, walk, or flutter along the course, youll be part of a community effort to support pollinator conservation and celebrate the natural beauty of Ruby Grant Park.
Expect a scenic trail, vibrant monarchthemed touches, and a race experience thats as meaningful as it is fun. Come be part of the migration!
Racers 21 & over (with valid ID) will receive a 16 oz beer from our race partner The Standard Norman, after the race.
Raising Cains Norman be at the race handing out their delicious tea & lemonade to keep you refreshed before and after you run.
Participants will receive:
Custom monarch themed race medal
Custom monarch themed bib with timing tag (timing tag for 5K participants)
Custom cloth colorchanging monarch swag bag - made just for this race! This beautiful tote is your official swag bag and is included with registration
Monarch water bottle sticker
Free race day photos from Okie Pics - you know you love his pics!
Entrance to the Annual Monarchs in the Park celebration
The Monarchs in the Park team will be selling their shirts at the festival, so be sure to grab your Monarch shirt there to support their great cause.
Were excited to welcome the Monarch Migration Run as a new stop on the Norman Race Series calendar! Because its part of the Monarchs in the Park event, this race will stand alone and will not count toward the overall series awards presented at the Christmas 5K.
sparklesAfter the run, stay for the Monarchs in the Park celebration an educational and familyfriendly festival dedicated to the monarch butterfly migration and pollinator conservation.
LIVE MUSIC KICKS OFF AT 11:00, AND THE FUN AND MUSIC PLUS FOOD TRUCKS KEEPS ROLLING UNTIL 4:00. COME HANG OUT FOR THE WHOLE DAY!
Ruby Grant Park isnt just a beautiful place to run its an essential stopover habitat for monarch butterflies as they make their long migration back home to Mexico each fall. This race honors that incredible journey and the vital role our local park plays in protecting it.
Join us for the Monarch Migration Run, a special event that kicks off Normans annual Monarchs in the Park celebration. Whether you run, walk, or flutter along the course, youll be part of a community effort to support pollinator conservation and celebrate the natural beauty of Ruby Grant Park.
Expect a scenic trail, vibrant monarchthemed touches, and a race experience thats as meaningful as it is fun. Come be part of the migration!
Racers 21 & over (with valid ID) will receive a 16 oz beer from our race partner The Standard Norman, after the race.
Raising Cains Norman be at the race handing out their delicious tea & lemonade to keep you refreshed before and after you run.
Participants will receive:
Custom monarch themed race medal
Custom monarch themed bib with timing tag (timing tag for 5K participants)
Custom cloth colorchanging monarch swag bag - made just for this race! This beautiful tote is your official swag bag and is included with registration
Monarch water bottle sticker
Free race day photos from Okie Pics - you know you love his pics!
Entrance to the Annual Monarchs in the Park celebration
The Monarchs in the Park team will be selling their shirts at the festival, so be sure to grab your Monarch shirt there to support their great cause.
Were excited to welcome the Monarch Migration Run as a new stop on the Norman Race Series calendar! Because its part of the Monarchs in the Park event, this race will stand alone and will not count toward the overall series awards presented at the Christmas 5K.
sparklesAfter the run, stay for the Monarchs in the Park celebration an educational and familyfriendly festival dedicated to the monarch butterfly migration and pollinator conservation.
LIVE MUSIC KICKS OFF AT 11:00, AND THE FUN AND MUSIC PLUS FOOD TRUCKS KEEPS ROLLING UNTIL 4:00. COME HANG OUT FOR THE WHOLE DAY!
Races
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Monarch Migration 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 27th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSED -
Caterpillar Crawl Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 27th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED
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