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Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k

Name: Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Edmond

Edmond, United States • 27 Sep 2025

The Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5K in Edmond, Oklahoma, takes place along the Spring Creek Trail at 851 W. I-35 Frontage Rd.

The inaugural event offers a 5K Walk/Run and a Virtual 5K, welcoming runners and walkers of all levels with a scenic out-and-back course. Strollers are welcome. Hosted by the 106 Memorial Foundation, proceeds support families of fallen first responders.

Registration includes a commemorative shirt, a finisher medal, and awards for overall male/female winners and age groups, plus chip-timed results, professional race photography by Okie Pics, and raffles. An agency with the most participants receives a special recognition award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Oklahoma Edmond

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Sgt. Bobby Swartz Memorial 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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