Monarch Migration Run
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Norman, Oklahoma
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to spread your wings and join the fun at the Inaugural Monarch Migration Run on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at Ruby Grant Park in Norman, Cleveland! This exciting event features a 5K race and a 1 Mile Caterpillar Crawl, celebrating the incredible journey of North America's monarch butterflies as they migrate back to Mexico. Starting at 9:00 AM, participants can expect a scenic trail enriched with vibrant monarch-themed touches, creating a memorable experience that highlights the importance of pollinator conservation.
Whether you choose to run, walk, or flutter along the course, you’ll be part of a wonderful community effort to protect our local ecosystems. All participants will receive a custom monarch-themed race medal, a specially designed bib with a timing tag for 5K runners, and a swag bag filled with delightful surprises. After the race, stick around for the Monarchs in the Park celebration, a family-friendly festival that offers educational opportunities and fun activities focused on the fascinating world of monarch butterflies. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an event that’s as meaningful as it is enjoyable—join us and help celebrate nature and movement at the Monarch Migration Run!
Whether you choose to run, walk, or flutter along the course, you’ll be part of a wonderful community effort to protect our local ecosystems. All participants will receive a custom monarch-themed race medal, a specially designed bib with a timing tag for 5K runners, and a swag bag filled with delightful surprises. After the race, stick around for the Monarchs in the Park celebration, a family-friendly festival that offers educational opportunities and fun activities focused on the fascinating world of monarch butterflies. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an event that’s as meaningful as it is enjoyable—join us and help celebrate nature and movement at the Monarch Migration Run!
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, OCTOBER 4TH 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!
Run participants will receive:
A custom monarch themed race medal
A custom monarch themed bib with timing tag (timing tag for 5K participants)
Swag bag - contents to be announced, we know you'll love it!
More race details will land soon - this event is still in its chrysalis stage.
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.
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!
Run participants will receive:
A custom monarch themed race medal
A custom monarch themed bib with timing tag (timing tag for 5K participants)
Swag bag - contents to be announced, we know you'll love it!
More race details will land soon - this event is still in its chrysalis stage.
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.
Races
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Monarch Migration 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 JUL -
Caterpillar Crawl Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 JUL
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4343 36th Ave NW, Norman, 73072, OK, United States
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