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Down Syndrome Festival and 5K

Date/Time

September 30, 2023 to September 30, 2023
08:00 AM until 12:00 PM

Description

Features an awareness walk, festival activities, 1-mile fun run and a 5k. The festival at Myriad Gardens will feature raffles, inflatables, giant bubbles, games and more.

The 5k begins at 8:20 a.m at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The Awareness Walk will start at the intersection of Hudson Ave and Sheridan Ave at 9:45 a.m.

Event schedule:

  • 7-8 am: Registration/Check-in, Sheridan Lawn, Myriad Botanical Gardens
  • 8am: 1-Mile Fun Run and 5K, Start Line on Sheridan Avenue
  • 9:45 am: Awareness Walk at the Start Line on Sheridan Avenue
  • 10 am: Festival Begins, Great Lawn, Myriad Botanical Gardens
  • 11:30 am: Raffle Drawings at Band Shell

Volunteers can be anyone ages 14 and older from the community. Volunteers help with:

  • day before and morning of setup
  • greet and check-in runners
  • sell merchandise and man booths
  • cheer on runners and pass out metals to family teams
  • pack up after event

Sign up to volunteer.

Location

Myriad Gardens View map
301 W Reno Ave,
Oklahoma City, OK 73102, US

Additional Information

Cost

5K, $50; walk & festival, free to attend

Ages

All ages welcome

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