Black Men's Wellness Day 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
About this race
August 29 • Scissortail Park • Oklahoma City, OK
Come out to Scissortail Park on August 29 for the OKC area’s second annual Black Men’s Wellness Day 5K and 1‑Mile Fun Run/Walk!
This race is for everyone—all races, genders, ages, and backgrounds. It’s a chance for the entire community to run, connect, and be part of a movement that has inspired cities across the U.S. since 2004.
🎽 What Participants Receive
Custom Race Bib — personalized and keepsake‑worthy
Finisher Medal — a cool reward for completing your distance
Support a Great Cause — your participation directly fuels community wellness
Access to Wellness Day Activities — screenings, entertainment, and more
Event Swag — shirts and additional giveaways offered by the Wellness Day team
🌟 What to Expect at Wellness Day
Hosted by the Norman chapter of the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA)
- Free Health Screenings — blood pressure checks and more, delivered by healthcare professionals in a fun, welcoming environment
- Kids Zone — interactive, educational activities for the little ones
- Senior Pavilion — dedicated space and programming for our Golden citizens
- Entertainment — music, activities, and celebration for all ages
- Learn more about the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA): https://aawellness.org/wellness-day-tour/
Pick your distance
Running
5K
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Oklahoma City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 8:01 PM local time (CDT) in Oklahoma City on August 29, 2026 — 13h 01m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 91 Oklahoma City events
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