Support: By participating in the 12th annual Bun Run, you will help support Wesley UMC's foreign and local mission work.
Foreign Mission Work: Our foreign teams work with and support the Hands Together ministry that builds schools, medical clinics, homes, and community centers for the impoverished people of Northern Mexico.
Local Missions: ALLOT is a store that El Reno teachers can get classroom supplies at no cost: blessing boxes-15 food pantry boxes located throughout El Reno to help the hungry: Dolly Imagination Library Affiliate.
Community Support: We operate a local bookmobile that provides free books to kids at the schools and city events: and have local mission teams to help people in the community with yard cleanup and house repairs.
🎈 FUN
Festival: This run is in conjunction with the El Reno Burger Day Festival!!
Location: The festival is held downtown El Reno just one block west of the Bun Run.
Activities: Enjoy multiple stages of entertainment/music, games, rides, antique car show, merchants, and food.
Highlight: Witness the cooking of the world's largest fried onion hamburger, weighing in at over 750 pounds.
📅 DATE & START TIME
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
One Mile Fun Run: 8:30am
5K Start Time: 9:00am
🏃♂️ COURSE
Certification: Certified course.
Starting Point: Begins at the Wesley UMC.
Scenic Route: Winds through an El Reno historic neighborhood!
Sanctioned: USATF sanctioned event.
🏅 AWARDS
Awards: Standard USATF Age Group Awards.
Overall Awards: Overall Male and Female Award.
Finisher Medal: Finisher Medal for all 5K participants.
Event Shirt: Free event shirt to all participants.
🍪 REFRESHMENTS
Treats: Post-event refreshment including HOMEMADE COOKIES!!!
Bakers: Made by our great bakers in the Wesley United Methodist Women's Group.
🎨 FANCY PANTS AWARD
Decorate: Come run with decorated buns AND WIN a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd PLACE PRIZE!!!
Decoration: Glitter, glue, tassel, or tutu.
Contest: Decorate the back of your running shorts in our 5K or fun run.
Rules: If you have the best decorated buns, you can win a Fancy Pants prize! (All buns must be covered with clothing--no exposed buns please!)
📦 PACKET PICKUP and ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 6PM - 7PM
Location: Wesley UMC located 101 S. Barker El Reno, OK 73036
Morning Pickup: You may also register and pick up your race packet the morning of the race starting at 7:30am. Registration fee increase $5 on race day.