Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K
- Date Sun 22nd February 2026
- Time 2:00PM CST
- Location Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a pawsitively delightful experience at the Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2 PM! Set in the beautiful Stars & Stripes Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this fun-filled event invites you to run, walk, jog, or stroll alongside your furry friends while supporting a great cause—the mission of 405 Animal Rescue. This dog-friendly race welcomes well-socialized pups on leashes, so don’t forget to bring your potty bags!
Join in the excitement with a costume contest where you and your pup can showcase your creativity for a chance to win special prizes. Every finisher will receive a charming Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K medal and shirt, so you can take home a piece of the fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a family-friendly outing, the Puppy Love 5K is perfect for all abilities and paces. With a backup date set for March 1st in case of unpredictable winter weather, you can count on a fantastic day filled with joy, community, and, of course, puppy love!
Join in the excitement with a costume contest where you and your pup can showcase your creativity for a chance to win special prizes. Every finisher will receive a charming Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K medal and shirt, so you can take home a piece of the fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a family-friendly outing, the Puppy Love 5K is perfect for all abilities and paces. With a backup date set for March 1st in case of unpredictable winter weather, you can count on a fantastic day filled with joy, community, and, of course, puppy love!
Organiser's Description
Red Coyote is kicking off 2026 with Puppy Love 5K on Sunday, February 22nd at 2PM at Stars & Stripes Park in OKC [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stars+And+Stripes+Park/@35.5500479,-97.5848508,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87b21b1c68666ba3:0xde37ebc64b3dab47!8m2!3d35.5500436!4d-97.5822759!16s%2Fg%2F1w2yzz4q?entry=ttu]. Run, walk, jog, and stroll with your pups and support the mission of 405 Animal Rescue [https://www.405animalrescue.org/] with one of our favorite races of the year. 405 Animal Rescue will also bring some adoptable pupscome to the race ready to meet (and maybe even adopt!) a new running buddy!
Puppy Love 5K is 100% dog-friendly for well-socialized pups on a leash; please bring potty bags to clean up after your dogs on the course.
Run with your pup or withoutthis is a fun, family-friendly race for all abilities and paces. We also invite you to join in the fun with our costume contestwe'll have a special prize for the dog/owner with the most amazing costume!
All finishers will receive a Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K medal and shirtget a sneak peek of the design during registration!
_Winter running weather in Oklahoma can be unpredictable. In the event that we are unable to run, Red Coyote will postpone rather than cancel the event. Our preliminary weather backup date is currently set for Sunday, March 1st but we will announce and confirm within 24 hours should a reschedule become necessary._
Puppy Love 5K is 100% dog-friendly for well-socialized pups on a leash; please bring potty bags to clean up after your dogs on the course.
Run with your pup or withoutthis is a fun, family-friendly race for all abilities and paces. We also invite you to join in the fun with our costume contestwe'll have a special prize for the dog/owner with the most amazing costume!
All finishers will receive a Red Coyote Puppy Love 5K medal and shirtget a sneak peek of the design during registration!
_Winter running weather in Oklahoma can be unpredictable. In the event that we are unable to run, Red Coyote will postpone rather than cancel the event. Our preliminary weather backup date is currently set for Sunday, March 1st but we will announce and confirm within 24 hours should a reschedule become necessary._
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve
Sun 22nd February 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$43.40
Leashed and well-socialized dogs are welcome to run with our athletes at this out and back loop course. The terrain is flat, fast, and suitable for participants of all abilities. -
Pushchair 5k
Incl. Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve
Sun 22nd February 2026 (2:00PM CST)
Free
This division is for the athletes riding in pushchairs supported by organizations like Team Hoyt Oklahoma, Ainsley's Angels, and the Oklahoma City Landrunners. Athletes who are serving as "pushers" should register in the regular 5K Run to be included in the open division. -
5k Virtual Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Can't be with us in person but still want to be part of the fun? Do the run on your own time and post your results from race day May 19th to Sunday May 26th. while we aren't able to mail packets, you or a friend can pick up your packet during the normal times. Simply let us know that you'll be running virtually and we'll get you a finisher medal as well!
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