Project Life Run 5K
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Aug, 2026 (TBD)
1mi, 5k, Fun Run, Fundraiser
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Race Information
Project Life Run 5K is a program proudly created by the Oklahoma City Fire Department, which allows them to provide life safety education and life-saving smoke alarms to the citizens free of charge! They will even come to your home and install the alarms for you! The annual Project Life Run is their primary means of acquiring the funds to purchase these smoke alarms.
This is 5K run is fun for the whole family. They also have a 1-mile fun run/walk which is very popular as well. The race is professionally timed and is on a USATF certified course, and features music, free food from wonderful sponsors, an Oklahoma City Fire Department Honor Guard welcome, a finisher's medal for every participant, extremely popular t-shirts, medals and trophies second to none, custom race bibs, and a fun morning spent with your Oklahoma City firefighters.
Your support is critical, and you can truly save lives by participating.
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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ 80’s themed run with music, costumes & nostalgic vibes
✅ Multiple distances from kids’ dash to half marathon
✅ Includes official shirt, finisher medal, and unique awards for age groups & overall winners
Lace up for an energetic, 80’s-themed run at Wheeler Park featuring throwback music, costumes, and a lively race-day atmosphere. With distances from a kids’ dash to a half marathon, plus a race shirt, finisher medal, and awards, this event delivers fun and nostalgia for runners of all ages.
From headbands and leg warmers to mullets and Walkmans, it’s time to show off your inner Madonna or Maverick before you hit the course!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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