Operation School Bell 5K

Weather Cancellation Policy
OSB 5K Runners’ and volunteers' safety is the most important thing and if any of the threatening weather conditions listed below are present the day of the event, the event may be delayed or canceled. A race may be canceled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist: Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch, Thunderstorm, Lightning, Excessive Wind with Rain, other major weather conditions.

The OSB 5K committee will make a determination regarding race cancellation no later than 7:00pm on Friday, April 3, 2026 regarding the currently forecasted weather. 

In the event of cancellation, all runners will receive an email with information on how they can receive their finisher medal/and event T-shirt.

Operation School Bell 5K is an annual fundraiser event hosted by Assistance League Norman! All proceeds benefit Operation School Bell philanthropic program which provides free, new clothing to students in the Norman and Little Axe school districts. You can learn more by visiting Assistance League Norman's website at assistanceleague.org/norman.

The 5K Run will be held Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 8:30am Ruby Grant Park in Norman, OK! The Start / Finish Line will be located at the Ruby Grant park off 36th street in Norman. The Fun Run will begin at 9am. At the conclusion of the 5K, we will host an awards ceremony for our top finishers. All Fun Run participants will receive a participation medal. 

The Virtual 5K will be held March 29-April4th, 2026 as an option for registrants to participate at their convenience. Virtual 5K participants will upload their race results after completion. Virtual 5K participants will not receive a medal. 

Racer Check-In & Bib Pick-Up

• April 3, 2026
  • Henry Home Interiors - 3720 W Robinson St #112, Norman, OK 73072
  • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
• April 4, 2026
  • Check-In at race location
  • 7:30am - 8:00am

Parking Options

• 2 parking lots. One entrance located on 36th street and the other located on Franklin.

Restrooms:

• On the park primacies. 

Social Media Promotion:

For all participants, share your success on social media and make sure to tag Assistance League Norman on Facebook & Instagram. Use the hashtags #OperationSchoolBell5K and #AssistanceLeague Norman.

Weather Policy

Rain or Shine, the 5K will take place. However, in the event of lightning, we will make a decision at the event regarding start delay.

Race Map

• The Operation School Bell 5K is using Ruby Grant Park to hold our race. The racecourse will be on our website. 

No pets allowed.