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A visit to the Memorial Museum is grounded in hope and healing. It’s where a community came together to lift each other up. And where we’re always Looking Back and Thinking Forward. Watch the story unfold through new exhibits, galleries, theaters, touchscreens and augmented reality ... and realize the lessons learned are as relevant today as ever. Downtown OKC • 1 Mile N of Convention Center & Scissortail Park Museum Entrance at 6th & Harvey • Free Parking with Paid Admission

MemorialMuseum.com 620 N. Harvey Ave, OKC 405-235-3313

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Why We Run Getting Connected Weekend Events Health & Safety Policy Update 2021 Marathon Broadcast Marathon Fast Facts Past OKC Memorial Marathon Winners Volunteers Runner Safety On The Course 2021 Street Car Map OKC Memorial Marathon Sponsors

FEATURES 20 Exploring The Modern Frontier A trip to OKC just isn’t complete without a stop at these unique OKC destinations. Here’s what to see while you’re in town 26 Race Day Essentials Wondering what you’ll need on the big day? We’ve got you covered with all the prerequisites 29 10 Things You Need to Know Race Morning Ten important things you need to know about each individual race 40 Running United As published in Oklahoma Sports & Fitness magazine, read about what to expect for this year’s race!

48 Runner Recovery Tips We Can All Use J.T. Glomset, M.D. shares important tips to allow your body to recover post-race

*All information in this Event Guide is subject to change and is relevant as of print date 9/9/21

okcMarathon.com PO Box 323 | Oklahoma City, OK 73101 | 405.235.3313 The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon solely benefits the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, a nonprofit owned and operated by the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation. Your registration directly funds the beautification, preservation and operation of the Memorial and Museum.

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Why We Run We are honored and excited to welcome everyone to the 21st Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Through schedule changes and virtual runs, we are thankful to finally be together to Run to Remember. We know there are endless marathons to choose from, so we are incredibly grateful you chose to run with us! Twenty-one years ago, three businessmen created this Marathon to represent something greater than itself. Now, more than ever, our world needs to be reminded of Why We Run. We come

together over five races to pause and honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. The deeper in history April 19, 1995 becomes, the further disconnected future generations could become from its impactful legacy. We must all shoulder the responsibility to ensure these stories live on. We hope you will visit the Memorial and Museum to learn the sobering account of that dreadful day in history and take your part in preserving the past, while educating the future. Share your experience with a friend, contribute to the

Tied To Our Mission campaign, or sign up for the next Memorial Marathon in April 2022! Your participation in the Memorial Marathon helps us preserve the stories of the 168 killed, maintain the Memorial and Museum and teach future generations. As you run the course, you will see the names and faces of the 168 killed that remind us Why We Run. Please stop by the Memorial and Museum’s Why We Run Booth at the Health & Fitness Expo and grab an “In Honor Of” bib. Write one of the 168 names on that bib and run in their honor,

WE COME HERE TO REMEMBER...

LUCIO ALEMAN JR.

TERESA ANTIONETTE ALEXANDER

RICHARD A. ALLEN

TED L. ALLEN

MISS BAYLEE ALMON

DIANE E. (HOLLINGSWORTH) ALTHOUSE

REBECCA NEEDHAM ANDERSON

PAMELA CLEVELAND ARGO

SAUNDRA G. (SANDY) AVERY

PETER R. AVILLANOZA

CALVIN BATTLE

PEOLA BATTLE

DANIELLE NICOLE BELL

OLETA C. BIDDY

SHELLY D. BLAND

ANDREA YVETTE BLANTON

OLEN BURL BLOOMER

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS LOLA BOLDEN U.S. ARMY

JAMES E. BOLES

MARK ALLEN BOLTE

CASANDRA KAY BOOKER

CAROL LOUISE BOWERS

PEACHLYN BRADLEY

WOODROW CLIFFORD “WOODY” BRADY

CYNTHIA L. BROWN

PAUL GREGORY BEATTY BROXTERMAN

GABREON D. L. BRUCE

KIMBERLY RUTH BURGESS

DAVID NEIL BURKETT

DONALD EARL BURNS SR.

KAREN GIST CARR

MICHAEL CARRILLO

ZACKARY TAYLOR CHAVEZ

ROBERT N. CHIPMAN

KIMBERLY KAY CLARK

ANTONIO ANSARA COOPER JR.

DANA LEANNE COOPER

HARLEY RICHARD COTTINGHAM

KIM R. COUSINS

AARON M. COVERDALE

ELIJAH S. COVERDALE

JACI RAE COYNE

KATHERINE LOUISE CREGAN

RICHARD (DICK) CUMMINS

STEVEN DOUGLAS CURRY

BRENDA FAYE DANIELS

SERGEANT BENJAMIN LARANZO DAVIS USMC

DIANA LYNNE DAY

JUDY J. (FROH) FISHER

LINDA LOUISE FLORENCE

DON FRITZLER

MARY ANNE FRITZLER

TEVIN D'AUNDRAE GARRETT

LAURA JANE GARRISON

THOMPSON EUGENE “GENE” HODGES JR.

PEGGY LOUISE HOLLAND

LINDA COLEEN HOUSLEY

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JAMIE SHEILA R. GIGGER(FIALKOWSKI) DRIVER AND GENZER BABY GREGORY N. DRIVER II

DR. GEORGE MICHAEL HOWARD DVM

WANDA LEE HOWELL

DR. MARGARET L. ANTHONY “PEGGY” CLARK CHRISTOPHER COOPER II

PETER L. DEMASTER

CASTINE BROOKS HEARN DEVEROUX

TYLOR SANTOI EAVES

ASHLEY MEGAN ECKLES

SUSAN JANE FERRELL

CARROL JUNE “CHIP” FIELDS

KATHY A. FINLEY

MARGARET BETTERTON GOODSON

KEVIN “LEE” GOTTSHALL II

ETHEL L. GRIFFIN

J. COLLEEN GUILES

CAPTAIN RANDOLPH A. GUZMAN USMC

CHERYL E. HAMMON

RONALD VERNON HARDING SR.

ROBBIN ANN HUFF AND BABY AMBER DENISE HUFF

DR. CHARLES E. HURLBURT

JEAN NUTTING HURLBURT

PAUL D. ICE

CHRISTI YOLANDA JENKINS

NORMA “JEAN” JOHNSON

RAYMOND “LEE” JOHNSON

THOMAS DORIS “ADELE” LYNN HIGGINBOTTOM HAWTHORNE SR.

LARRY JAMES JONES

ALVIN J. JUSTES

ANITA CHRISTINE HIGHTOWER

BLAKE RYAN KENNEDY

or choose someone you want to honor with every step you take. We hope that your participation in the Memorial Marathon, along with a visit to the Memorial Museum – free with your race bib – inspires you to share the story of April 19, 1995. With COVID-19 in mind, our priority during Race Weekend is to keep everyone safe. We will continue to work with medical experts to evaluate conditions and keep everyone updated. Appropriate modifications to the races have been made to ensure more space for athletes

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to spread out at the Start Line. We’re also proud to present new food boxes prepackaged for convenience and safety. If you are not feeling well, we encourage you to stay home and join us again in April. Everyone’s safety is critical. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, the families, survivors, first responders, our staff and more than 3,000 volunteers, we thank you for Running to Remember. We look forward to seeing you at the Finish Line and again in April 2022! It is our goal that by your participation this weekend and through the Oklahoma City

CAROLE SUE KHALIL

VALERIE JO KOELSCH

ANN KREYMBORG

RONA LINN KUEHNERCHAFEY

MARY KATHY CAGLE LEASURE-RENTIE LEINEN

MICKEY B. MARONEY

JAMES K. MARTIN

REVEREND GILBERT X. MARTINEZ

JAMES A. MCCARTHY II

KENNETH BETSY J. (BEEBE) GLENN MCGONNELL MCCULLOUGH

PATRICIA ANN NIX

JERRY LEE PARKER

JILL DIANE RANDOLPH

MICHELLE A. REEDER

TERRY SMITH REES

CHASE DALTON SMITH

COLTON WADE SMITH

VICTORIA (VICKEY) L. SOHN

JOHN THOMAS STEWART

JULES A. VALDEZ

JOHN KARL VAN ESS III

JOHNNY ALLEN WADE

DAVID JACK WALKER

SHARON LOUISE WOOD-CHESNUT

TRESIA JO “MATHES” WORTON

JOHN A. YOUNGBLOOD

National Memorial and Museum, you will understand why it is so important on this sacred ground to find common ground.

Kari Watkins, Race Director

Bob Ross, Chairman of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation

CARRIE ANN LENZ AND BABY MICHAEL JAMES LENZ III

DONALD RAY LEONARD

LAKESHA RICHARDSON LEVY

DOMINIQUE RAVAE (JOHNSON)LONDON

RHETA MICHAEL L. BENDER LONG LOUDENSLAGER

AURELIA DONNA LUSTER

ROBERT LEE LUSTER JR.

LINDA G. MCKINNEY

CARTNEY J. MCRAVEN

CLAUDE ARTHUR MEDEARIS S.S.A.

CLAUDETTE (DUKE) MEEK

FRANKIE ANN MERRELL

DERWIN W. MILLER

EULA LEIGH MITCHELL

JOHN C. MOSS III

RONOTA ANN NEWBERRYWOODBRIDGE

ANTONIO “TONY” C. REYES

KATHRYN ELIZABETH RIDLEY

TRUDY JEAN RIGNEY

CLAUDINE RITTER

CHRISTY ROSAS

SONJA LYNN SANDERS

LANNY LEE DAVID SCROGGINS

KATHY LYNN SEIDL

LEORA LEE SELLS

KARAN HOWELL SHEPHERD

DOLORES (DEE) STRATTON

EMILIO TAPIA

VICTORIA JEANETTE TEXTER

CHARLOTTE ANDREA LEWIS THOMAS

MICHAEL GEORGE THOMPSON

VIRGINIA M. THOMPSON

KAYLA MARIE TITSWORTH

RICK L. TOMLIN

LARUE A. TREANOR

LUTHER H. TREANOR

LARRY L. TURNER

ROBERT N. WALKER JR.

WANDA LEE WATKINS

MICHAEL D. WEAVER

JULIE MARIE WELCH

ROBERT G. WESTBERRY

ALAN G. WHICHER

JO ANN WHITTENBERG

FRANCES “FRAN” ANN WILLIAMS

SCOTT D. WILLIAMS

W. STEPHEN WILLIAMS

CLARENCE EUGENE WILSON SR.

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GETTING CONNECTED

BE SOCIAL! Join our online community and stay up to date on all things Memorial Marathon. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @okcMarathon. Our runners have helped create an active and fun social media community. When you post, use the hashtag #RUNtoREMEMBER. We love seeing your running photos on Race Weekend and throughout the year! Looking for answers? okcMarathon.com is the best place to find updated info! MARATHON APP The official Memorial Marathon App is your essential companion for Race Weekend. Get notifications delivered

directly to your Apple or Google device and so much more! Use the Camera Filters to snap your favorite moments of the weekend to share on social media. Tag us and use #RUNtoREMEMBER. • Keep an eye on your favorite runners with Maps and Tracking. • Stay up-to-date at the Health & Fitness Expo and throughout Race Weekend with the Schedule of Events. • Track Oklahoma Weather with the 7-day Marathon course forecast provided by Perry Weather. • Remember to turn on notifications to receive the latest alerts and news. • We are grateful to MidFirst Bank for powering the App! TRACKING The Memorial Marathon uses the best technology available to provide real-time race tracking for participants. Family and friends can share in the excitement of Race Day using the Tracking & Results button on the Marathon App. Time, pace, position on the map and estimated finish are all available. • Live Web Tracker - See times and current pace of a participant at each checkpoint. • Live Leaderboard - Category leaders will be displayed in

WEEKEND EVENTS #RUNtoREMEMBER | OKCMARATHON.COM Check out the App for up to date information and events!

SCISSORTAIL PARK PROGRAMMING Lawn Games Play cornhole, hula hoops and more on the Great Lawn. Free. Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Yoga Free, 45-minute sessions on the Great Lawn. Open to all levels. Saturday 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. Zumba Free, 45-minute sessions on the Great Lawn. Open to all levels. Saturday 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.

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Sky Rink – Roller Skating for All Ages Special Marathon rate of $5 per person, free for members. Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Boathouse & The Perch Cafe The Perch offers fresh eats, beverages and cold treats. Rent paddleboats, canoes or kayaks for use on the lake. Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

real-time as they make their way through the course. • Real-time Twitter Notifications - Get tracking results automatically posted to your Twitter feed! Participants can claim a profile and enable Twitter notifications. Your stats will post live as you pass each checkpoint. Spectators can allow friends and family to share in the excitement with automatic Twitter updates for the participant they are tracking. • Live Map Tracking - Participant locations will be plotted on the Interactive Course Map. The position of each participant is estimated based on the most recent timing received from the checkpoint. NOTE: Participants do not need to carry their phones for this feature to work. • Text2Follow® & Email Notifications - Follow participants in real-time via text notifications to your mobile phone and sign up for live notifications to one or more email addresses. Sign up now to have progress notifications sent to Twitter, email, or text. PLEASE NOTE: Times posted during the event are unofficial. Official results are posted upon completion of the event.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Health & Fitness Expo Oklahoma City Convention Center Presented by OKC Convention & Visitors Bureau and OU Health 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Gear Check Opens Located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center at the Health & Fitness Expo 1:00 p.m. The Franchise Broadcasting Live Stop by and say "Hi" to Kelly Gregg at the Expo

Moderated by Whit Raymond Hear from the 38 Ran Them All’s who have participated in every Memorial Marathon

SATURDAY NIGHT 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Blessing of the Shoes and Gloves Service First Church OKC 131 NW 4th St Oklahoma City, OK 73102

SUNDAY OCTOBER 3, 2021 21st Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. KFOR News 4 LIVE from the Runner’s Lounge

5:30 a.m. Gear Check Opens Oklahoma City Convention Center right next to the Finish Line

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5:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Located in Harris Hall at First Church OKC 131 NW 4th St Oklahoma City, OK 73102

7:30 a.m. 5K Start Presented by Express Employment International and Google 9:30 a.m. Kids Marathon Start Line Warm Up Warm up with OKC Thunder’s mascot, RUMBLE, the Kids Marathon Honorary Chair Bison along with Mayor David Holt 10:00 a.m. Kids Marathon Start Presented by INTEGRIS Health 9:00 a.m. Memorial Museum Opens While your family and friends are running, take advantage of an early opening of the Memorial Museum and tour this worldclass destination named one of the Top 10 Museums in the country. Your race bib serves as a free entry into the Memorial Museum. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Health & Fitness Expo Oklahoma City Convention Center Presented by OKC Convention & Visitors Bureau and OU Health Be sure to stop by the Official Memorial Marathon Store to pick up exclusive Memorial Marathon apparel! 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Gear Check Opens Located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center at the Health & Fitness Expo 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ran Them All Reception

5:30 a.m. Sunrise Service By First Church Pastor Chris Dodson Located under the Survivor Tree at 6th and Harvey Ave Thirty minutes prior to the start of each race will be the Welcome and Introductions, 168 Seconds of Silence and Star Spangled Banner Bob Ross, Chairman, OKC National Memorial Foundation Kari Watkins, Executive Director, OKC National Memorial Foundation Mayor David Holt Governor J. Kevin Stitt Dave Hager, Devon Energy 6:25 a.m. Wheelchair Division Marathon 6:30 a.m. Marathon, Relay 7:25 a.m. Wheelchair Division Half 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon Wave 1 8:30 a.m. Half Marathon Wave 2 8:00 a.m. Memorial Museum Opens While your family and friends are running, take advantage of an early opening of the Memorial Museum and tour this worldclass destination named one of the Top 10 Museums in the country. Your race bib serves as a free entry into the Memorial Museum.

WHY WE RUN WEEKEND SERIES This year Race Day becomes Race Weekend. Runners have the unique opportunity to double their involvement and double their impact! The Why We Run Weekend Series, presented by Inasmuch Foundation, gives runners the chance to run the 5K on Saturday, October 2, and then run the Half Marathon or Full Marathon on Sunday, October 3. Why We Run Weekend Series participants receive an event shirt and medals for the races run, plus a special commemorative Weekend Series medal and shirt. Runners also get to experience 168 seconds of silence prior to each race and increase their support of the Oklahoma City National Memorial mission.

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HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY UPDATE 2021 COVID test administration and results tracking. Free, on-site testing will begin on Thursday morning, September 30 at 7:00 a.m. Exact hours, locations, and additional details will be communicated directly to all participants. Tested participants will not receive immediate access to enter the Health & Fitness Expo on October 1-2 for bib number pick-up and will be required to wait for confirmation of test results.

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon will require participants in the 21st Annual Memorial Marathon set for October 2-3, 2021, to either provide proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their race in order to participate in the Memorial Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay and 5K. Anyone over 12 years of age participating in the Kids Marathon must also provide the same proof. In an effort to create the safest environment possible, Marathon race officials have set a race cap at 12,000 which is 50 percent of the runners that participated in 2019 and adopted enhanced health and safety policies. These emulate best practices being used in major marathons and public events across the country and throughout the State of Oklahoma. The changes to the participant policies include: •

If an individual tests positive or has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of the event, they are asked not to participate in any of the Marathon events.

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Anyone over the age of 12 running the Memorial Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K or Kids Marathon must bring to the Health & Fitness Expo personal identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport) along with a completed vaccination card of being fully vaccinated prior to 14 days of race day OR a negative test taken within 72 hours of the race (October 2-3) they are registered to run.

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Every participant must provide proof of either full vaccination prior to 14 days of race day or a negative test within 72 hours of the race (October 2-3) they are registered to run and pick up bibs personally. Participants must show their personal photo ID with such proof. Upon successful verification of a vaccination record or a negative COVID-19 test, registered runners will receive a bracelet which must be worn at all times in order to access the runner corral, medical aid stations, the medal and food area following completion of the race and to ride an official Marathon hotel shuttle.

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The quickest way to enter the Memorial’s Health & Fitness Expo and receive race day materials is to be fully vaccinated and have an original, legible copy, photocopy or digital copy of your vaccination card.

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Masks will be expected to be worn in the Health & Fitness Expo, on bus shuttles, at the Start Line corrals and after crossing the Finish Line. Masks will not be required while running the course.

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Proof of vaccination can be the original paper copy, legible photocopy or digital copy of official COVID-19 Vaccination Card and must be shown with a personal photo ID.

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Masks will be required to enter the medical tents and will be available near the entrance of each tent. All medical volunteers along the race course will be vaccinated.

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Individuals unable to provide proof of full vaccination prior to 14 days of race day or a negative test within 72 hours of the race (October 2-3) they are registered to run will not be allowed to enter the Health & Fitness Expo on October 1-2 and will be unable to pick up their race bib and other necessary materials that allow for participation in the event.

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Water stops will practice social distancing and have food items individually portioned for runners to pick up. Sanitization stations will be located near all water stops along the course.

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Marathon volunteers will also be wearing PPE for everyone’s safety and protection.

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Participants and spectators are expected to follow best practices on personal hygiene, covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing, handwashing and social distancing.

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The Race start will happen in waves allowing for distance between runners.

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The OKC Memorial Marathon policy recognizes COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Drug Administration and the World Health Organization. Accepted COVID-19 tests are those that have received FDA emergency use authorization (EUA) and include RT-PCR, RE-LAMP, lateral flow, and rapid antigen tests. The OKC Memorial Marathon will work with a third-party testing provider for

“After the bombing in 1995, so many people said OKC couldn’t recover and move forward. We showed the world a new standard of working together and this Marathon stands for the same resilience of our

community we saw then, and we can see now. We believe we can honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever by running this race and honoring so many who have bravely battled this world-wide pandemic including some of the same medical professionals who were the first to rush to the scene. This is our opportunity to show a new generation the Oklahoma Standard first-hand.”- Kari Watkins, Executive Director, Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Health and community leaders praised the OKC Memorial Marathon for its new protocols so the race could continue. “OU Health has been the proud presenting sponsor of the OKC Memorial Marathon Health & Fitness Expo for 21 years. Many of our physicians were there in 1995, both in person helping with rescue efforts and in our hospitals caring for the injured. The Marathon holds a special place in our hearts for that reason, but also because it encourages health and fitness in a state that desperately needs that focus. We are extremely pleased that Memorial leadership and the Oklahoma City Marathon planning committee have assessed the COVID-19 risks and are providing a new level of safety to this year’s participants by requiring vaccination or a negative COVID test. Vaccines have proven to be extremely safe, and we encourage all participants to get theirs if they haven’t already. We look forward to a safe and healthy 2021 Oklahoma City Marathon.” - Dr. Dale Bratzler, DO, MPH, MACOI, FIDSA, University of Oklahoma Chief COVID Officer. “INTEGRIS Health is honored to be a sponsor of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and to support this event once again this year. We whole-heartedly support the safety precautions enacted by the planning committee and Oklahoma City National Memorial Leadership, to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours. The marathon is a critical part of Oklahoma City’s past and ongoing commitment to resiliency and health. The additional safety measures put in place, similar to other major marathons and public events, allow us to navigate the pandemic while still honoring those we lost and the rescue workers who did not give up, despite dark days. We appreciate all of the participants who embrace these efforts, who won’t give up, and who are going the distance to keep each other safe.” - Julie Watson, MD MPH, INTEGRIS Health Chief Medical Officer “The Memorial Marathon has evolved into one of Oklahoma City’s most vital traditions and one of the most impactful legacies of our community’s response to the Bombing. I know I speak for the entire city when I express our excitement for its return to our streets this year.” - Mayor David Holt, Oklahoma City

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The Memorial Marathon is a loyal running community, but one group in particular stands out. The Ran Them All’s is EM ORIAL MAR an elite group who have participated in every single Memorial Marathon to date. They’ve run the past 20 Memorial Marathons and continue to hold strong in our 21st year. Join us in celebrating our Ran Them All’s during race weekend by attending the Ran Them All Panel and Reception Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in the Runner’s Lounge of the Expo or cheer them on as they cross their 21st Memorial Marathon at the Finish Line.

MARATHON BROADCAST Don’t miss a single step of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon weekend events. Catch each event via our AMAZING media partners on the air, on TV, and in print all weekend long! Listen to live coverage on The Franchise 107.7 or watch it LIVE on KFOR News 4. Should there be late-breaking news on race day, stay tuned to these partners for any changes, updated weather or emergency information. We have the BEST media partners in the industry. Look for a play-by-play of this year’s race along the 26.2-mile course and a wrap up of all finishers the following week. News 4 KFOR

2020 RAN THEM ALL FINISHERS Stephen Abernathy Lacy Amen Terry Baransy Karrie Beardsley Steve Bolton Brent Brown Roger Brown Stan Carrier Michelle Conroy Alan Countryman Martin Dean Cecil Drabek Deanna Duplanti David Emerson Kathy Fleig John Hargrove Rick Johnson Dan Keefe Allen Knehans

Rebecca Mannel D Chongo Mundende Robert Muzny Bill Myers Carolynn Parker Laura Philbin David Price Alan Puls Larry Qualls Jeff Redding Eric Runnels Mark Seikel Tommy Smith Derle Smith Jr Keven Stone Stan Sweeney Penny Voss Kathryn White Kevin Wudi

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For more than two decades, Oklahoma’s News 4 has been the exclusive television broadcast home of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. KFOR’s team of reporters, photographers, producers and production members spend months preparing for the live telecast. For Channel 4’s veteran journalists, it’s a deeply-personal commitment that stretches back to their days on-thescene in April 1995. Among those journalists, anchors Kevin Ogle and Linda Cavanaugh. “Every year, the OKC Memorial Marathon reminds us of the strength and resiliency of the people whose lives were changed on that day,” Ogle said. “We are honored to be a part of this event.” In addition to the television broadcast, News 4 will stream hours of live coverage on multiple social media platforms, so a worldwide audience can enjoy the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. This year, with the races taking place on two consecutive days, News 4 is afforded a unique opportunity. KFOR’s crews will be on hand October 2nd to record Saturday’s events, then air edited clips of those races during the live broadcast on October 3rd. That means Saturday’s race participants will have the chance to see themselves on television Sunday morning, from the comfort of their own home!

News 4’s live coverage begins October 3rd at 6 a.m. Join KFOR-TV as meteorologist and runner, Emily Sutton, will be at the Start Line with longtime race announcer, Whit Raymond. You can also catch the live broadcast from any mobile device. Just head to KFOR.com and download the free KFOR app!

107.7 The Franchise On-Air 107.7 The Franchise will also broadcast from the Start Line to the Finish Line - 6:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday. The Franchise Morning Show with Eddie Radosevich, Todd Lisenbee and Dylan Buckingham, The Franchise Players with Kelly Gregg, and Jerry Ramsey, plus Sam Mayes and Chisholm Holland will broadcast live. And catch The Franchise broadcasting from the Marathon Expo on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Stop by and say "Hi" to Kelly Gregg. You’ll see and hear Tyler Media stations, KOMA, Jake FM, Magic 104.1 and La Zeta out along the course. If you can’t listen on the radio, join them online. A special thanks to Tyler Media Group for airing the Marathon Minute with Mark Bravo and a selection of guests as well as other promotional Marathon spots during training season. The Start and Finish Line playlists were created by Tyler radio listeners and OKC runners selecting the songs they want to hear as they Run to Remember.

The Oklahoman and Oklahoman.com Stay up to date with Oklahoman.com and read stories in The Oklahoman that capture the power of the human spirit that make the Memorial Marathon the state’s biggest race. Check out the Sports pages of The Oklahoman the week following Marathon Weekend to read the top finishers’ times and view stunning race day photos. These outstanding journalists have provided complete race coverage since the inaugural run in 2001.

SEE SOMETHING

SAY SOMETHING WHERE TO WATCH You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy the fun and energy of the Marathon. Here are the top spots to cheer on and support the runners. The Start – There’s nothing quite like it! If you plan on cheering on the Marathon runners, you can’t miss the Start Line and experience the 168 seconds of silence. Thunder Alley – (Mile 1-2) Located outside of Paycom Center and presented by the OKC Thunder. Bricktown – (Mile 1-2) As runners get settled in, anticipation is high. Early on runners are still close together and the effect of seeing thousands of runners all at once is stunning. State Capitol Complex – (Mile 3-4) Check out a new portion of the course on the east side of OKC! The Oklahoma State Capitol is a beautiful setting and the ease of access makes this a perfect place to view the early stages of the race. Sparrow Park / Edgemere Park – (Mile 5-6) Robinson entrance from 36th. This is a notable stomping ground for runners as the road winds through historic neighborhoods with room to view from the east side of the park.

Participant safety is of the upmost concern for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Thanks to the hard work of Marathon Staff, Chairmen, Volunteers, and Law Enforcement, there is a detailed security plan for all race courses. Whether you’re a runner, spectator, or volunteer – trust yourself. If you See Something, Say Something. Follow the steps below to report any suspicious behavior: 1. Do not hesitate. Call 9-1-1 first, making sure you speak calmly while describing the details in full. 2. Notify a law enforcement officer or race official – they are stationed all along the course – after calling 9-1-1. Items prohibited at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon are backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, air tanks, or anything that can be carried over the shoulder. Scooters, drones, dogs and over-sized costumes are also not allowed on the course. The only bags allowed on race day are the clear gear check bags provided to participants at race packet pick up at the Health & Fitness Expo. Gear Check will be located on the northwest corner of the Oklahoma City Convention

Center and can be accessed via Robinson Avenue and Mick Cornett Drive. Be sure to never leave a bag unattended as it could result in the closing of the race or a certain portion of the course. Please do your part and help us ensure the safety of runners, spectators and volunteers by taking responsibility for your belongings. Please report any unattended bags to a law enforcement officer or race official. We are grateful to law enforcement and first responders from the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, OKC Police Department, OKC Emergency Management, OKC Public Works Department, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, FBI, Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services, OU Health Sciences Center, Nichols Hills and The Village for securing our course race weekend. A special thanks to EMSA, and all other EMS personnel who help provide medical treatment to the runners, spectators, and volunteers. Thank you for running the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and have a fun, safe run. As always, See Something, Say Something.

Crown Heights / Gorilla Hill - (Mile 7) 38th- 40th and Shartel Avenue. As the half and full marathoners get settled in, they appreciate seeing friendly faces. The Village – (Mile 13-14) Cheer on the Marathon runners through the City of The Village as they pass the halfway mark. Nichols Hills / Grand Blvd – (Mile 18-20) Park at Nichols Hills Plaza or the lot at 63rd and Grand. Spectators can get very near the course and see how the race is unfolding – easily proceed downtown to watch the finish. Classen Blvd – (Mile 21-23) This long stretch on Classen Boulevard between 50th and 63rd includes the 20-mile mark, which is an important point mentally for the runners to have support. The Finish – Finish Line is just short of Scissortail Park at Oklahoma City Boulevard and Walker. Watch runners on the straightaway, finishing to the cheers of enthusiastic crowds. Every emotion imaginable – awe, empathy, surprise and accomplishment can be witnessed and shared. This is the perfect finish to a perfect day.

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MEDICAL STATION LOCATIONS Station

Approx Mile

Saturday Only – 5K Run 1 3.5 mi (F/H) 2 6.25 m (F/H) 3 9.25 mi (F) 4 12.75 mi (F) 5 14.50 mi (F) 6 16.5 mi (F) 7 18 mi (F) 8 19.9 mi (F) 9 21 mi (F) 8 mi (H) 10 22 mi (F) 9 mi (H) 11 22.90 mi (F) 9.5 m (H) 12 24 mi (F) 11 mi (H) 13 24.5 mi (F) 11.5 mi (H) 14 25 mi (F) 12 mi (H) 15 25 mi (F) 12.5 (H)

WATER STOPS

Location

S.W. 15th & Harvey Ave. Kelley Ave. & N.E. 22nd N.W. 38th & Shartel Ave. N.W. 62nd & N. Classen Blvd. Waverly Ave. & Britton Rd. Guilford Ln. & Drakestone Ave. N.W. 65th & Drexel Blvd. Grand Blvd. & Grand Circle Sherwood Ln. & N.W. Grand Blvd. N.W. 49th & Classen Blvd. N.W. 49th & Classen Blvd. Classen Blvd. & Memorial Park Classen Blvd. & Memorial Park N.W. 24th & Classen Blvd. N.W. 24th & Classen Blvd. N.W. 14th & Shartel Ave. N.W. 14th & Shartel Ave. N.W. 7th & Shartel Ave. N.W. 7th & Shartel Ave. N.W. 4th & Hudson Ave. N.W. 4th & Hudson Ave. Sheridan Ave. & Hudson Ave. Sheridan Ave. & Hudson Ave.

Stop #

Full/Half

Host Company

Location Description

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 1

F/H F/H F/H F/H F/H F F F F F F F F F F F F F F/H F/H F/H F/H F/H F/H 5K

OGE OU Health Voice of Praise Baptist Church & Pelco Continental Resources Allegiance Credit Union Westminster Church Chesapeake Energy Southwest Airlines INTEGRIS Sonic & Benham OBI & US Army Social Security Administration Eide Bailey Garver USA UCO Insurance Club OKC FOP & Federal Bar Association OU MBA PAYCOM Northrop Grumman US Cellular Sam's Club Dolese SSM Health Bank of Oklahoma Neighborhood Services Organization OKC Energy FC

4th & Stiles, also referenced as 4th & Russell M Perry 1305 N Lincoln Blvd NE 21st & Culbertson 21 NE 23rd (23rd & Santa Fe) 3100 Harvey Parkway 4400 N Shartel 59th & Classen 7301 N Classen Ave 1301 W Wilshire Blvd, In front of school 1452 W Britton Rd. & Waverly 2620 Drakestone 8109 Lakehurst Dr 8109 Lakehurst Dr 3301 NW Grand Blvd (City of OKC Park) Between 3101 & 3131 NW 73rd Street 2nd Fire Hydrant west of Penn (across from OKCG&CC on Grand) Park at Sherwood & Grand 5420 N Classen Blvd 4114 N Classen Blvd, 41st & Classen 3006 N Classen Blvd, Parking Lot on 29th 3006 N Classen Blvd, Parking Lot on 29th 1108 NW 18TH, 18th and Classen SE corner 800 NW 9th, 9th & Shartel Hudson & Sheridan 431 SW 11th Street

*as of 9/8/21

The Oklahoma Standard Challenge is back and in-person this year! The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and the Williams Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa have teamed up to show the unity between the people in our great state. Those who participate in both the Marathon or Half Marathon in Oklahoma City and the Marathon or Half Marathon in Tulsa, will receive a special commemorative Oklahoma Standard medal at the Williams Route 66 Marathon Finish Line! Over the next three years, each medal will highlight one of the three tenets of the Oklahoma Standard – Service, Honor, and Kindness. This year, we focus on Service – on April 19, 1995, Oklahomans united in the face of the devastating Oklahoma City bombing, showing up to serve their community in any way they could. That spirit of generosity still lives in

Oklahomans today, and we call it the Oklahoma Standard. Learn more by visiting OklahomaStandard.com.

KINDNESS REPAYS KINDNESS When this retired U.S. Marine Corps had to wait at the Harrah Tag Agency to get his real I.D., he decided to get out his weed eater and trim the grass around the office. The staff thanked him by bringing out snacks, showing that acts of kindness leads to more kindness!

2021 OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is a two-day event, presented by our longtime partners, OU Health and the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau. Each registered race participant must come to the Expo to pick up their race packet. Admission to the Expo is free and open to the public. Masks are required inside the Expo. Our last Expo in April 2019 welcomed a record 47,000 attendees, including runners from all 50 states and a dozen countries, along with their friends and families. The Expo showcased nearly 80 exhibitors featuring a wide array of products and services geared towards runners, walkers, health-minded consumers, and the general public. While it will look different this year, the Expo will still be a fun and festive atmosphere and serve as the official kickoff of Marathon weekend.

LOCATION

Oklahoma City Convention Center 100 Mick Cornett Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

EXPO HOURS OF OPERATION

Friday, October 1 – 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sponsored by

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TIED TO OUR MISSION

CATCH A RIDE ON OUR HOTEL RACE SHUTTLES On Sunday, hotel shuttles will make continual loops from 4:30am to 8:00am (last trip along the Meridian and NW Expressway corridors). Starting at 10:00am, buses will begin transporting back to the hotels or as soon as possible. We highly encourage the use of shuttles race weekend as there is limited parking in the Downtown area. Shuttle information will be posted in the lobby, and all runners must report to the designated Runner Pick Up site marked by an Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon shuttle flag to be picked up by a shuttle. Shuttles stop for runners only at the hospitality hotels, not spectators or volunteers. Please keep in mind that depending on hotel location, it could be anywhere from a 15 to 45-minute ride. It is the runner’s responsibility to arrive on time to the Start Line and plan for potential traffic. Shuttling in from partner hotels: You will be dropped off at NW 5th Street and Robinson one block from the Start Line. Returning to partner hotels: Pickup will be at Robinson and OKC Boulevard, just west of Paycom Center. Staying downtown: The Streetcar will be running from 5:00am to 7:00am on Saturday and 4:00am to 6:00am on Sunday, and is a great way for those staying in Bricktown to get to the Start Line! We are incredibly thankful for the superior hospitality provided by our partner hotels!

We are incredibly grateful to all who have contributed to the Tied to Our Mission fundraising campaign. A simple thank you is insufficient – we appreciate those who have gone above and beyond to support the mission of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. As a private 501(c) (3) organization, we do not receive any annual funding from federal, state, or local governments. Because of a generous community, we have a successful Marathon that allows us to continue our mission. If you donated or raised $10 or more, you can pick up your commemorative 2021 laces at the Health & Fitness Expo in your registration packet race weekend.

MARATHON QUALIFIER We are honored to have been chosen as one of the qualifying marathons for the 2021 Series (3rd Edition) of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings. During the qualifying period, which began January 1, 2021, runners compete in eligible marathons across the world to earn world ranking points. At the end of the qualifying period, the top-ranked runners in each age category will be invited to the 2022 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships. “We’re proud to join this prestigious world championship series and provide our runners with this unique opportunity to elevate their racing to the next level,” said Kari Watkins, Race Director. Scan the QR code below or check out www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings/how-it-works for more information.

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Exploring The Modern Frontier

e’re excited to once again welcome thousands of visitors to Oklahoma City! As you gather from every state and many countries, you’ll discover we’re known as The Modern Frontier because of our resiliency, collaboration and welcoming spirit. While the pandemic paused most travel over the past year, Oklahoma City didn’t press pause on building new improvements and projects across the metro. If you’ve participated in the Run to Remember in years past, you’ll notice fresh experiences everywhere you turn. Whether dining like a local, staying in a new hotel or making memories at a recently opened attraction or exhibit, we’ve gathered several resources to make it easy to enjoy your time in OKC. Never Forget at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum This is what the Run to Remember is all about. If you’ve never made it inside the Oklahoma City National

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Memorial Museum, or it’s been a few years since your last visit, it’s worth a stop. Detailed information on the investigation and trails of evidence

left behind are part of the Museum experience. The 40-foot glass Overlook creates a seamless connection between the Museum, the Memorial and the ever-changing Oklahoma City skyline. Learn how tragedy united a nation, and come away with a new sense of strength, peace and resolve. A powerful story that is as relevant today as ever. Free admission to the Museum with your running bib.

New in OKC First Americans Museum The newly opened First Americans Museum shares cultural diversity, history, art and contributions of the First Americans. Visitors can experience the collective histories of Oklahoma’s 39 distinctive First American Nations through immersive family-friendly activities, a full-service restaurant featuring unique Native inspired cuisine, a museum store highlighting authentic handmade items by premiere First American artists, and

an outdoor cultural park where the plains, prairies and wetland converge. Oklahoma Contemporary The beautiful new Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center on the north edge of Automobile Alley displays free, groundbreaking exhibitions from international, national and local living artists, plus large-scale, public sculptures and installations in Campbell Art Park. One current exhibit includes Chakaia Booker: Shaved Portions which features expressionistic sculptures using reassembled tires to create a towering, cathedral-like space that viewers may enter. Round out a visit by eating in the café or shopping in their uniquely curated shop. Liichokoshkomo’ (Chickasaw for Let’s Play!) The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum renovated its backyard into an engaging and fun space dedicated to bringing the history and culture of the West to life. Walk into a Kiowa Tipi or Chickasaw Council House. Experience the scale of a Puebloan Cliff Dwelling and Prairie

Sod House. You won’t want to miss this exciting expansion, plus their permanent collection and rotating exhibits of premier Western art and artifacts. Omni Hotel Opened in January, this new hotel serves as the headquarter hotel of the new OKC Convention Center. The 17-story Omni Oklahoma City Hotel features 605 guest rooms, including 29 suites with well-appointed furnishings and regional design influences that take inspiration from the pastoral landscape of the Oklahoma terrain. Check out their great dining options which range from coffee and ice cream at Park Grounds to live music and local brews at the Tap Room to fine dining at Bob’s Steak & Chop House. Scissortail Park OKC’s newest park, the first phase of this 70-acre urban oasis is open and continues to grow with a second phase opening in 2022, extending from the core of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the Oklahoma River. Every detail is designed for connection with nature, neighbors and ourselves.

Features include ornamental gardens and woodlands, a lake and boathouse, children’s playground, grand promenade, water features, outdoor roller rink, dog park, interactive fountains, dining options and much more.

OKC’s Districts Oklahoma City's unique past and bright future can be experienced through its many distinct districts. Check out what to eat, enjoy and explore in each neighborhood. Adventure District Located in northeast OKC at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44, the Adventure District is home to many can’t-miss museums and attractions. You’ll find plenty of ways to entertain the whole family, plus indoor and outdoor experiences that pack yearround fun. You won’t believe how many different types of memorable activities you’ll find within a two-mile radius. Paseo Arts District Known for its eclectic art galleries (many attached to working artists’ studios) and shops, as well as distinctive Spanish Revival architecture, the Paseo Arts District has a bohemian vibe that will instantly charm you. Situated around a curvy, tree-lined street, visitors love exploring the more than 20 galleries, plus shops, bars and equally creative thriving food scene all by foot.

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Plaza District If you’re the sort that likes to check out the hip and happening, you’ll find it in the Plaza District; an enclave of locally-owned shops, neighborhood bars, fun-and-funky restaurants, plus the quirkiest mix of patrons and proprietors that unabashedly display love for individuality and for this city. This district is also known for the nationally renowned Lyric Theatre and Plaza Walls Murals. Midtown Midtown’s mix of local restaurants, neighborhood pubs, unique shops and historic homes make it a great place to experience the best of OKC’s urban renaissance. This walkable district is buzzing at all times of day. Nightlife options range from retro-chic cocktail lounges to upbeat beer halls, including one with a bowling alley and another with live music and food trucks parked outside. Indie boutiques sell trendy clothing and designer home décor. Stockyards City Home to a number of shops specializing in all things Western, you can outfit an entire ranch (cattle included) or just find a new pair of boots and enjoy a great steak in Stockyards City. It’s also home to the Oklahoma National Stockyards, the world’s largest feeder and stocker cattle market, where live cattle auctions take place every Monday and Tuesday and are open to the public. We

have 14 districts throughout OKC each with its own personality and vibe. See a map, videos and more details about each district at VisitOKC.com.

Eat Local The local food scene in Oklahoma City cannot be beat! We could fill this entire program with dining recommendations, but we’ve hand-picked a few just to get you started. You’ll definitely want to check out VisitOKC.com for more onlyin-OKC dining experiences. Kitchen No. 324 Located in the heart of downtown, this beautiful banquette-dominated restaurant boasts some of the most creative breakfast and lunch fare in town. A destination for vegetarians and omnivores alike, the menu is seasonal and creative. Fried Green Tomato Benedict is a local favorite, as is the scratch biscuits with chorizo gravy. The coffee is noteworthy, and many locals just opt for a pour-over and a freshbaked pastry from the pastry counter. Empire Slice Shop Pizza by the slice and local beer. Need we say more? You can get whole pies, too, including a menu of innovative flavor and ingredient combinations. Empire is a late-night eats pioneer in OKC, being one of the first full restaurants to serve right up until 2 a.m.

OSO on Paseo If you love traditional Mexican street tacos, look no further than Oso. Vegan and vegetarian-friendly options abound, plus specialty cocktails as modern and fun as the restaurant’s décor. While tacos dominate the menu, there are a lot of other options to choose from for even the pickiest of eaters. Ludivine If you ask the locals to describe Ludivine, they’d be hard pressed to categorize this Midtown eatery, but they’d tell you the food is delicious and the mid-century modern building and décor are stunning. Ludivine offers up locally and regionally sourced Wagyu beef, pork, fish and wild game. The food is creative and beautiful, the cocktails are some of the best in the state, and the seared foie gras on lavender pound cake is worth the trip to Oklahoma City. The Jones Assembly You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu, but The Jones also doubles as a music venue, so dinner isn’t always available (check online for their current line-up). Go for lunch and enjoy the beautiful space and pair it with Gnocco Fritto accompanied by their Dips + Spreads, ceviche or some of the best fried okra in the metro.

OKC Streetcar OKC STREETCAR

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EMBARK is offering free rides on the OKC Streetcar on Oct. 2nd and 3rd from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The streetcar features multiple stops in Downtown, Bricktown, Midtown and Automobile Alley. It’s an easy way to get to Scissortail Park, the OKC National Memorial & Museum or other stops along the race route. For more information concerning the streetcar, call (405) 235-7433.

RACE WEEKEND OKC ACTIVITIES

MEMORIAL MARATHON FAST FACTS 12 Individuals have volunteered all 21 years

All Weekend: 1. Sherlock Holmes at Science Museum Oklahoma 2. Painters of Pompeii at the OKCMOA 3. Dino Safari at the OKC Zoo 4. Lyric Theatre’s Masterclass play 5. My Fair Lady at The Civic Center Music Hall 6. Bikes & Brews Tour 7. Viva Mexico! At the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 8. Oklahoma Regatta Festival at Oklahoma River

Course includes 25 Different OKC Neighborhoods

Saturday, Oct. 2nd 1. WANDERlust Pop Up Shops at Wheeler Park 2. Plaza Festival at The Plaza District 3. Skillet performing at The Diamond Ballroom 4. Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. El Paso Chihuahuas 5. Coffee and Cars at Chisholm Creek 6. Free OKC Streetcar Rides 7. Koe Wetzel at The Zoo Amphitheater 8. Shark Feeding at Blue Zoo

3,000+ 2021 Memorial Marathon Volunteers

Devon has sponsored the Full Marathon all 21 years

Friday, Oct. 1st 1. ZOObrew at The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden (Online ticket required) 2. Jeremy Camp performing at The Criterion 3. Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. El Paso Chihuahuas 4. The Dude Perfect 2021 Tour at The Paycom Center 5. Concerts at the Creek at Chisholm Creek 6. First Fridays on the Paseo 7. Mermaid Show at Blue Zoo 8. Oklahoma Regatta Festival at Riversport

40 Churches throughout the course

Course includes 3 different cities

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Course Record Holders: Male

Female

2004

2019

Conor Holt

Stephanie Andre

Norman, OK

Bixby, OK

2:22:54

2:45:07

Memorial Marathon Online Visit okcMarathon.com for race information, videos, photos and results or follow our social media accounts all race weekend long! Facebook – @okcMarathon Twitter – @okcMarathon Instagram – @okcMarathon Please use #RUNtoREMEMBER in your posts!

Sunday, Oct. 3rd 1. OKC Energy vs. San Antonio 2. Steely Dead performing at the Tower Theatre 3. Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. El Paso Chihuahuas 4. Dive Show at Blue Zoo 5. Free OKC Streetcar Rides Check out VisitOKC.com for a full event calendar and coupons for OKC restaurants and attractions.

FINISH LINE FOOD BOXES Need a little pick me up after crossing the Finish Line? New this year we are excited to introduce our Finish Line food boxes, compliments of our amazing sponsor, The Chickasaw Nation, with the help of our friends at Dole Packaged Foods, Homeland Stores and Bob's Red Mill. Inside your food box are snacks that serve as the perfect post-race fuel. Don’t forget to grab fruit provided by Homeland Stores, water or POWERADE from our partners at Coca-Cola or a carton of chocolate milk courtesy of Hiland Dairy.

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We are honored to be a part of this Oklahoma tradition that offers strength, peace and hope to all Americans.

This is why we run.

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RACE DAY ESSENTIALS

Event shirts inspired by OKC Mayor Holt's #1OKC to continue to share the Oklahoma Standard!

Calm those race day jitters by making sure that you have everything packed the night before!

Race Bib All race participants must wear their race bib and bracelet to enter the Memorial Marathon corrals, so be sure you put it on first thing in the morning by using your 4 safety pins provided in your registration packet. It must be worn visibly on your front the entire duration of the race and must include all emergency and medical information on the back of the bib.

NEED TO UPDATE IMAGE OF SHIRT/BIB

Event Shirt Anyone participating in one of the five Memorial Marathon races will receive an Event Shirt at the Health & Fitness Expo. Rep the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon as you #RUNtoREMEMBER on race day!

App If you haven’t already, download the Marathon App for all your race weekend needs. In the App, you can find all course maps, parking information and race weekend events while staying up to date with the latest news on race morning through push notifications!

GU GU, in assorted flavors, will be available at Water Stop 13. There will be other energy food at stations along the last half of the course. If you trained to a particular flavor, we encourage you to bring your own as flavors on the course cannot be guaranteed.

Marathon Mask Stay safe while rocking Marathon swag! Pick up a Memorial Marathon mask in the Memorial Museum store or at the Expo. Masks are expected to be worn at the Start and Finish Lines and when unable to social distance.

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Gear Check Bag Along with registration packets, runners will receive a clear Gear Check Bag to check all personal items. Gear Check is located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center and will be available starting when the Expo opens on Friday, October 1 through race morning. We highly encourage you to check in your gear at the Expo, so it is one less step for you to do on race morning.

POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast M POWERADE and water brought to you by Coca-Cola, will be provided at all Water Stops along the course and at the Finish Line. Be sure to grab a bottle for the road to enjoy at our Finish Line Festival!

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Let’s Work Together to Ensure You Stay Together.

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THINGS

YOU NEED TO KNOW RACE MORNING We are excited to be on the streets and back together! Find your race(s) on the following pages to ensure you are properly prepared for the 21st Annual Memorial Marathon.

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OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL

MARATHON P R E S E NTE D

Sunday, October 3rd 1. Shuttles/Parking Parking is limited downtown race weekend. Check out the parking map in the Marathon App for available garages and surface lots near the Start and Finish lines. Allow plenty of time for traffic and parking. The Oklahoma City Streetcar will be available race weekend. The Streetcar map is located on page 50 of this Event Guide. Shuttle transportation will be provided from Memorial Marathon partner hospitality hotels to downtown and back. 2. Gear Check NEW this year, Gear Check is located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center and is available starting when the Expo opens Friday, October 1 through race morning. The only bag you may check in is the clear bag labeled “Gear Check” provided to you with your registration packet. We highly encourage you to check in your gear at the Expo for one less thing to do race morning. After you are finished running, pick up your Gear Check bag at the same place you dropped it off, the Oklahoma City Convention Center right next to the Finish Line. For your safety, backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, air tanks, and anything over-the-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish

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Line. Running belts, handheld water bottles, or clipon water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. 3. Start Line Corral Please wear a mask at all times at the Start and Finish Line. Don’t forget your race bib and bracelet! It is the only way you can enter into the Start Line Corral. Your race bib tracks your time and includes a map of the Start Line on the back. Depending on which wave you are in will depend on when you need to be in the Start Line Corral. The Marathon and Relay corral information is: Marathon/Relay Wave 1 Opens @ 5:30 a.m. Closes @ 6:20 a.m. 4. Marathon Start Time The Start Line is located between 5th and 6th on Harvey in front of the Memorial Museum. Wheelchair Division 6:25 a.m. Marathon, Relay 6:30 a.m. 5. Marathon Pacers Want to PR at the okcMarathon? Red Coyote Running and Fitness, will provide pace group leaders for the following Marathon target finish times: 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00,

4:10, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45, and 6:00. You can meet the pace team, pick up a FREE pace tattoo and find out more information at the Red Coyote Pacer booth Friday and Saturday of the Expo, or head to the Start Line and look for the Red Coyote pace signs. 6. Marathon Time Limit We want your race experience to be as positive and safe as possible. Runners in the Marathon will have 6.5 hours of course support starting from when the last Marathon corral is released from the Start Line. To complete the Marathon without being disqualified, you need to be to mile 20 by noon, or you will be shuttled to Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival.

7. Marathon Water Stops For your hydration needs, Mountain Berry Blast POWERADE and water will be provided at all Water Stops along the course and the Finish Line. GU, in assorted flavors, will be available at Water Stop 13. Salt in the form of pretzels and/or pickle juice will be available along the last half of the course. If you trained to a particular flavor we encourage you to bring your own as flavors on the course cannot be guaranteed. 8. Marathon Results We want to see you reach your running goals! You can view your results immediately by checking the Marathon App. Official results will be posted to okcMarathon.com/

results as soon as possible and will be printed in The Oklahoman the week following the race. 9. Marathon Finisher Blankets & Medals In celebration of completing 26.2 miles, all Marathon participants will be greeted by volunteers at the Finish Line to be awarded their medal. Continue walking through the Finish Line into Scissortail Park where you can pick up your 26.2 finisher blanket in the Great Lawn. If you completed the Why We Run Weekend Series, your commemorative shirt and medal will be available for pick up in the Great Lawn at the finisher blankets tent as well. Marathon finisher blankets, medals, and Series shirts and medals are available for those who qualify on race day only. There will be NO mail-outs post-event. 10. Marathon Awards The overall Marathon male and female winners will be given their awards at the Finish Line. All other awards given in each age group will be shipped within two weeks after the event.

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HALF MARATHON P R E S E NTE D

3. Start Line Corrals Please wear a mask at all times at the Start and Finish Line. Don’t forget your race bib and bracelet! It is the only way you can enter into the Start Line Corral. Your race bib is how your time is tracked and includes a map of the Start Line on the back. Depending on which wave you are in will depend on when you need to be in the Start Line Corral. The Half Marathon corral information is:

ed to you when you pick up your race packet. We highly encourage you to check in your gear at the Expo, so it is one less step for you to do on race morning. After you are finished running, pick up your Gear Check bag at the same place you dropped it off, the Oklahoma City Convention Center right next to the Finish Line.

2. Gear Check NEW this year, Gear Check is located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center and will be available for you to check in your gear starting when the Expo opens on Friday, October 1 through race morning. The only bag you may check in is the clear bag labeled “Gear Check” provid-

For your safety, backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, air tanks, and anything overthe-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, hand-held water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas.

Half Marathon Wave 2 Opens @7:00 a.m. Closes @7:20 a.m. Half Marathon Wave 3 Opens @8:00 a.m. Closes @8:20 a.m. 4. Half Marathon Start Time The Start Line is located between 5th and 6th on Harvey in front of Memorial Museum. Sunday, October 3, 2021. Wheelchair Division 7:25 a.m. Half Marathon Wave 2 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon Wave 3 8:30 a.m. 5. Half Marathon Pacers Want to PR at the okcMarathon? With our partnership with Red Coyote Running and Fitness, we will provide pace group leaders for the following finish times: 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00. You can meet the pace team, pick up a FREE pace tattoo and find out more information at the Red Coyote Pacer booth Friday and Saturday of the Expo, or head to the Start Line and look for the Red Coyote pace signs. 6.Half Marathon Time Limit We want your race experience to be as positive and safe as possible. For us to

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open the streets back up, runners in the Half Marathon will have 4.5 hours of course support starting from when the last Half Marathon wave is released from the Start Line. To complete the Marathon without being disqualified, you need to be to mile 10 by noon, or you will be shuttled back to Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival. 7. Half Marathon Water Stops For your hydration needs, Mountain Berry Blast POWERADE and water will be provided at all Water Stops along the course and the Finish Line. Salt in the form of pretzels and/or pickle juice will be available along the last half of the course. If you are trained

to a particular energy booster or fuel we encourage you to bring your own. 8. Half Marathon Results We want to see you reach your running goals! You can view your results immediately by checking the Marathon App. Official results will be posted to okcMarathon. com/results as soon as possible and will be printed in The Oklahoman the week following the race. 9. Half Marathon Finisher Blankets & Medals In celebration of completing 13.1 miles, all Half Marathon participants will be greeted by volunteers at the Finish Line to be awarded their medal. Continue walking through the Finish Line into Scissortail Park where you can pick up your 13.1 finisher blanket in the Great Lawn. If you completed the Why We Run Weekend Series, your commemorative shirt and medal will be available for pick up in the Great Lawn at the finisher blankets tent as well. You will only be able to receive your Half Marathon finisher blanket, medal, and Series shirt and medal for those who qualify on race day. There will be NO mail-outs post-event. 10. Half Marathon Awards The overall Half Marathon male and female winners will be given their awards at the Finish Line. All other awards given in each age group will be shipped within two

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Saturday, October 2nd 1. Shuttles/Parking Parking is limited downtown race weekend. Check out the parking map in the Marathon App for available garages and surfaces lots near the Start and Finish. The Oklahoma City Streetcar will be available race morning to get around on race morning. The Streetcar map is located on page 50 of this Event Guide. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the Memorial Marathon partner hospitality hotels to downtown and back. For more shuttle information, check out the race shuttle page in the Event Guide. 2. Gear Check NEW this year, Gear Check is located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center and will be available for you to check in your gear starting when the Expo opens on Friday, October 1 through race

morning. The only bag you may check in is the clear bag labeled “Gear Check” provided to you when you pick up your race packet. We highly encourage you to check in your gear at the Expo, so it is one less step for you to do on race morning. After you are finished running, pick up your Gear Check bag at the same place you dropped it off, the

Oklahoma City Convention Center right next to the Finish Line. For your safety, backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, air tanks, and anything overthe-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, hand-held water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. 3. Start Line Corrals Please wear a mask at all times at the Start and Finish Line. Don’t forget your race bib and bracelet! It is the only way you can enter into the Start Line Corral. Your race bib is how your time is tracked and includes a map of the Start Line on the back. Depending on which wave you are in will depend on when you need to be in the Start Line Corral. The 5K corral information is: 5K

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Opens @ 6:30 a.m. Closes @ 7:20 a.m. 4. 5K Safety Since the 5K is a timed race and for the safety of all runners; if you are walking in the 5K and/or pushing a stroller, you must start at the back of the corral. 5. 5K Start Time The Start Line is located between 5th and 6th on Harvey in front of Memorial Museum. Saturday, October 2, 2021 5K 7:30 a.m. 6. 5K Time Limit There is no official time limit for the 5K; the Finish Line will remain open until the Kids Marathon begins at 10:00 a.m. 7. 5K Water Stops The Water Stop on the 5K course is located just past mile 2 where there will be Mountain Berry Blast POWERADE and water. Once you are done with the 5K, you will receive your post-race food and beverages.

8. 5K Results We want to see you reach your running goals! You can view your results immediately by checking the Marathon App. Official results will be posted to okcMarathon. com/results as soon as possible and will be printed in The Oklahoman the week following the race. 9. 5K Medals In celebration of completing 3.1 miles, all 5K participants will be greeted by volunteers at the Finish Line to be awarded their medal. Continue walking down the Finish Line into Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival and meet up with family and friends running in other races. 10. 5K Awards The overall 5K male and female winners will be given their award at the Finish Line. All other awards given in each age group will be shipped within two weeks after the event.

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Sunday, October 3rd 1. Shuttles/Parking Parking is limited downtown race weekend. Check out the parking map in the Marathon App for available garages and surfaces lots near the Start and Finish. The Oklahoma City Streetcar will be available race morning to get around on race morning. The Streetcar map is located on page 50 of this Event Guide. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the Memorial Marathon partner hospitality hotels to downtown and back. For more shuttle information, check out the race shuttle page in the Event Guide. To get to each Relay Exchange Zone, you must drive and park at the Exchange or have someone drop you off. Shuttle transportation will NOT be provided to Relay Exchange Zones. Parking for each Relay Exchange Zone can be found in the App. 2. Gear Check There is NO Gear Check at the Relay Exchange stops! There is only one Gear Check for runners. NEW this year, Gear Check is located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center and will be available for you to check in your gear starting when the Expo opens on Friday, October 1 through race morning. The only bag you may check in is the clear bag labeled “Gear Check” provided to you when you pick up your race packet. We highly encourage you to check in

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your gear at the Expo, so it is one less step for you to do on race morning. After you are finished running, pick up your Gear Check bag at the same place you dropped it off, the Oklahoma City Convention Center right next to the Finish Line. For your safety, backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, air tanks, and anything overthe-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, hand-held water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. 3. Start Line Corrals For Relay Leg 1 Runner Only Please wear a mask at all times at the Start and Finish Line. Don’t forget your race bib and bracelet! It is the only way you can enter into the Start Line Corral. Your race bib tracks your time and includes a map of the Start Line on the back. Depending on which wave you are in will depend on when you need to be in the Start Line Corral. The Marathon and Relay corral information is: Marathon/Relay Wave 1 Opens @ 5:30 a.m. Closes @ 6:20 a.m.

4. Relay Start Time The Start Line is located between 5th and 6th on Harvey Sunday October 3, 2021 Wheelchair Division @ 6:25 a.m. Marathon/Relay Wave 1 @ 6:30 a.m. 5. Relay Time Limit We want your race experience to be as positive and safe as possible. For us to open the streets back up, Marathon Relay Teams will have 6.5 hours of course support starting from when the last Marathon and Relay corral is released from the Start Line. To complete the Marathon Relay without be-

ing disqualified, you need to be to mile 20 by noon, or you will be shuttled to Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival. 6. Relay Fuel For your hydration needs, Mountain Berry Blast POWERADE and water will be provided at all Water Stops along the course and the Finish Line. GU, in assorted flavors, will be available at Water Stop 13. Salt in the form of pretzels and/or pickle juice will be available along the last half of the course. If you trained to a particular fl avor we encourage you to bring your own as flavors on the course cannot be guaranteed. 7. Crossing the Finish Line as a Team If you would all like to cross the Finish Line together as a team, you may meet back up to watch for your Relay 5 runner at Angry Scotsman Brewing at Reno & Lee. Each team member must have their bib and bracelet on and worn visibly on the front as they enter back on the course. When your Leg 5 Relay Runner approaches Angry Scotsman Brewing, please be aware of darting in front of

other runners, and then your team may safely enter onto the course and run the rest of the way as a team celebrating your victory at the Finish Line!

Governor" T-shirt that will be mailed to you after the race.

8. Relay Results We want to see you reach your running goals! You can view your results immediately by checking the Marathon App. Official results will be posted to okcMarathon.com/ results as soon as possible and will be printed in The Oklahoman the week following the race.

• Open Division Female

9. Relay Medals In celebration of completing the Marathon Relay, all Relay participants will be greeted by volunteers at the Finish Line to be awarded their medal. If only the Relay Leg Runner crosses the Finish Line, they can turn in their timing chip for all of your teammate's medals. If the whole team crosses, each individual can grab their medal. Continue walking down the Finish Line into Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival and meet up with family and friends running in other races.

• Corporate Division Mixed Gender

The relay divisions are: • Open Division Male • Open Division Mixed Gender • Masters Division Male • Masters Division Female • Masters Division Mixed Gender • Corporate Division Male • Corportate Division Female

• Public Service Division • Government Division • High School Division • College Division • Family Division • Odds and Ends Division (doesn’t fit other categories)

10. Relay Awards The overall winning Relay Team will be given their award at the Finish Line. All other 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place category awards in addition to the Governor’s Relay Challenge shirts, will be shipped within two weeks after the event. Governor’s Relay Challenge With a push for a healthier Oklahoma, Governor Kevin Stitt teamed up with the Memorial Marathon – challenging relay runners to compete against his own team. All registered relay teams will automatically compete in the Governor’s Relay Challenge. If your team has a better time than the Governor’s relay team, you will receive an "I Beat the

RELAY EXCHANGE LOCATIONS ZONE ZONE #

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LOCATION

Relay Exchange Zone 1

Midwest City Rotary Club

Crown Heights Park Area

Relay Exchange Zone 2

Rotary Club of OKC

Chesapeake Campus

Relay Exchange Zone 3

Cashland Holdings, LLC

Independence Middle School

Relay Exchange Zone 4

Rose Hill Dignity Memorial

Nichols Hills, Grand & Sherwood

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leave the Kids Finisher Corral area.

7. No Backpack Rule NO BACKPACKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CORRAL OR ON THE COURSE. Saturday, October 2nd 1. Parking Parking is limited downtown race weekend. Check out the garages and surface lots near the Start and Finish in the Marathon App. Expect heavy traffic and plan on extra time race morning. 2. Start Line Please wear a mask at all times at the Start and Finish Line. The Kids Marathon Start Line is located between 5th and 6th on Harvey. Kids Marathon starts at 10 a.m. Be lined up no later than 9:30 a.m. to warm up with Rumble, the Kids Marathon Chair Bison, announcements and fun! 3. Color Group Wave Start Each runner will be assigned a wave start color group noted by their bib color. Team members of a school group will have the same color group assigned to them. A school team will not be separated.

Individuals and school teams will find out their color group and the order of the waves at school packet pick-up (for schools) or the race Expo (for individuals). When you arrive at the Start Line, look for Safety Net Runners holding large signs matching the color of that wave and line up behind them. Each wave will run together, go through the Finish Line, receive a finisher’s medal, connect with a parent or school team, exit the corral, receive a jump rope and enjoy the beautiful Scissortail Park. 4. Safety Net Runners A team of Safety Net Runners will run the entire 1.2-mile course with the athletes. They

will encourage runners and enforce safety all the way to the Finish Line. A special thank you to OERB for sponsoring our Safety Net Runners this year! 5. Finish Line NEW KIDS FINISH LINE at Scissortail Park on Oklahoma City Boulevard! Kids will be cheered across the Finish Line by popular mascots and be handed a Kids Marathon medal, Chick-Fil-A sandwich, Dole fruit cup, jump rope and water. The runners will then be directed to designated locations along the Boulevard in the Finishers Corral to connect with their parents/ guardians/teachers with matching tear tags. 6. Tear Tag Procedures Only registered race participants will be allowed on the course and in the corral. Adults with a tear tag to claim a child are permitted into the Kids Finisher Corral. Volunteers in brightly colored shirts and a very visible OKC Police presence will be in place the entire time. Each child is issued a bib to wear on race day with a “tear tag” at the bottom with the same number. A parent, guardian, or teacher will be required to provide the matching tag for the child to

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8. Where to Watch Parents can watch from the Start Line between 5th and 6th on Harvey, anywhere along the course, or line the south fencing on Oklahoma City Boulevard and Walker to watch the finish. Please keep in mind if you want to watch the Start and Finish, the children are only running 1.2 miles and will have a quick race, so be sure to head to the Finish Line quickly! 9. Kids Marathon School Group Awards Students from schools all across the OKC Metro are participating in the Memorial Kids Marathon. Two schools will be awarded the INTEGRIS Kids Marathon Fitness Challenge, promoting healthy choices and lifestyles! The first award is for the highest percentage of participation based on enrollment and the second award is for the highest number of participants based on enrollment. Both awards include a $500 cash price for the school’s PE department, a traveling trophy, a video featured on the Memorial and Marathon websites, KFOR-TV, and social media channels. 10. Kids Marathon Graduates The OKC Memorial Kids Marathon is for students through 6th grade. After their 6th grade year, students can graduate to the 5K or other Memorial Marathon races. All 6th graders who complete the 2021 Memorial Kids Marathon will receive a discount code for the 2022 Memorial Marathon via email when registration opens. Keep up that healthy lifestyle, and thank

you for being part of the Run to Remember! Kids Run Clubs This year, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon held three free Kids Run Clubs over the summer to help kids begin training for the Kids Marathon! With an October race and school not starting until August, the Kids Marathon team set out to be a resource and help kids train, but more importantly learn about Why We Run. The Kids Run Club events took place on June 5, July 31, and August 28, hosting both returning Kids Marathon participants and new participants. We had several special guests stop by and join us - Hall of Fame Runner, Bart Yasso; OKC Thunder mascot Rumble, the Kid Governor of Oklahoma, Charlotte Anderson, and Cleats for Kids. Kids Marathon Curriculum A vital aspect of the Kids Marathon is teaching the Why We Run curriculum. Kids today must understand that the Oklahoma City Memorial Kids Marathon is more than just a race. It is a way to honor and remember those impacted by the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing on April 19, 1995. The curriculum is free for parents and teachers. Materials and resources are sent to participating school groups to help teach Why We Run and prepare for the Memorial Kids Marathon. Thanks to our partner INTEGRIS Health, you can download our FREE Kids Marathon Educational Resources by visiting our website at okcMarathon.com! Kids can design their own custom running shoe, use the Running Log to record training miles, view our Why We Run Curriculum and print out a Finisher’s Certificate.

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Running United F

or the first time in two and half years, we will be running the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in person! The annual Run to Remember brings thousands from across the nation and more than a dozen countries to pause and remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever on April 19, 1995. This race still marks a painful memory for some, a distant one for others, a sign of courage and a chance to learn and grow for all. As participants run the course, they pass the names and faces of the 168 individuals killed in the Oklahoma City bombing. During this extraordinary weekend, 26.2 miles becomes a race surrounded by people and a celebration of life that continues to share and exemplify the Oklahoma Standard. In 2020, the Marathon pivoted to a virtual race to keep everyone safe and looked much different than years past. However, we are excited to

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finally be back in person and experience this momentous race weekend together. “What we’ve learned is that running together, and for something larger than ourselves, is an honor and something that we don’t take lightly anymore,” said Chuck Mikkelson, Memorial Marathon Training Chairman and former Landrunners President. “The Memorial Marathon is just that. We’ve been waiting two and half years to be back together and we finally have our chance!” We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support from the running community as we navigated the everchanging environment of COVID-19. Several groups continued to train and encourage each other in preparation for the upcoming race. John Bivins, Half Marathoner, expressed his enthusiasm at a Memorial Marathon kick off training run. “Being with the running group again, I was crying like a baby

going down the street,” he said. “We’re family. We are a unit and the gathering here proves that.” The Memorial Marathon is working to provide the best possible experience for our participants while keeping safety at the forefront. “We’re watching the COVID-19 virus and variants closely. In general, we believe the Memorial Marathon can be done safely. Race Director Kari Watkins and myself are in constant evaluation of the latest news and suggested protocols. We encourage racers to social distance as much as possible, get vaccinated and mask up. Being an outdoor event, more spacious Start and Finish lines and safely pre-prepared food boxes, we’re confident this race weekend can still safely serve as a reminder for Why We Run,” said Dr. Dale Bratzler, OU Health Chief COVID Officer. “COVID is real and numbers are climbing. However, there are ways in which we can continue on with the marathon and be safe and the Memorial Marathon staff is doing what they can to

make this event as safe as possible for runners,” said OCCHD Epidemiologist Eddie Withers. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is the largest fundraiser for the privately funded Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. The Memorial and Museum were designed to remember, to teach, to offer inspiring stories and share lessons learned. More than 12 million people have visited the Memorial and Museum – they leave forever changed from their experience. Each runner receives a free entry to the Museum to experience the story race weekend. LOOKING BACK, RUNNING FORWARD Last year proved a memorable year. We commemorated two important dates – the 25th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and the 20th Anniversary of this race – conceived and created by three businessmen who wanted to bring a marathon to their hometown. The COVID-19 pandemic also provided challenge after challenge and we adapted together through the everchanging environment. The 2020 virtual Marathon looked much different than years past, but nevertheless was an unforgettable experience that many embraced, both near and far! Over 13,888 runners participated in the virtual race. Runners picked a day and time between October 4 – 18, 2020, mapped out their runs and tracked their miles. Runners were encouraged to find a course meaningful to them and that reminded them why they #RUNtoREMEMBER. The Marathon hosts individuals from around the world and it was incredible to witness it travel globally as people participated

virtually with their own Start and Finish Lines, representing all 50 states and 8 countries. In order to symbolize the commitment and dedication to the Marathon and Memorial, 168 empty running shoes lined the “Start Line” in Oklahoma City. These shoes were used to honor those who were killed, those who survived, and those changed forever on April 19, 1995. These shoes were later donated to Cleats for Kids, a nonprofit that equips and empowers kids through sports. The Memorial Kids Marathon has partnered with Cleats for Kids and has outfitted more than 400 runners with new shoes and socks. Although there was no single official winner, all 13,888 who completed the virtual challenge were deemed winners. MARATHON PREPARATION WITH BART YASSO While the virtual run was fun, we are excited to run TOGETHER in person in OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON | 41

2021 after two and half years apart. To prepare for our return to the streets, Bart Yasso, known as the Mayor of Running and the retired Runner's World Chief Running Officer, helped kick off training in June. Yasso is the inventor of the Yasso 800s, a marathontraining schedule used by thousands around the world. He is one of the few people to have completed races on all seven continents from the Antarctica Marathon to the Mt. Kilimanjaro Marathon. In 1987, Yasso won the U.S. National Biathlon Long Course Championship and won the Smoky Mountain Marathon in 1998. He has also completed the Ironman five times and the grueling Badwater 146 mile

run through Death Valley. In addition, he has cycled, unsupported and by himself, across the country twice. Over a June weekend, Bart led a social and community long run training, both of which introduced portions of the 2021 new race course. The Sunset Social Run began at the Memorial Museum and ended at Social Capitol near the NEW Finish Line in Scissortail Park. The Community Long Run started and finished at the Memorial and ran portions of the new course during a brisk 5-mile run. KIDS MARATHON RUN CLUB Bart also helped prepare our younger athletes for the Kids Marathon race. The Kids Marathon Run Club hosted three different opportunities for kids to log their miles while receiving fun running tips and learning more about Why We Run! Celebrity guests included Kid Governor for Oklahoma Charlotte Anderson and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble the Bison. For the first time ever, the race weekend schedule will be split between two days. The Kids Marathon will take place the Saturday prior to the Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay. We are excited for

this change to allow more participants to run with their kids prior to the rest of the races on Sunday. WEEKEND SERIES This year we’re making it even easier to participate all weekend long! We are proud to introduce the WHY WE RUN Weekend Series, presented by the INASMUCH Foundation. This event provides an opportunity for runners to double their participation events AND impact! In the Series, runners will start with the 5K on Saturday and the Marathon or Half Marathon on Sunday. In addition to the event shirt and medal for both races run, participants will also receive a Why We Run Series medal and shirt. OKLAHOMA STANDARD CHALLENGE The Oklahoma Standard Challenge is back and in-person this year! The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and the Williams Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa have teamed up to represent the unity between the people in the great state of Oklahoma. Run the Marathon or Half Marathon in Oklahoma City, then run the Marathon or Half Marathon in Tulsa, and participants receive a special commemorative Oklahoma Standard medal at the Williams Route 66

21 YEARS OF RUNNING TO REMEMBER Check out the virtual exhibit timeline online at okcMarathon.com/timeline.

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Marathon Finish Line. Over the next three years, each medal will highlight one of the three tenets of the #OklahomaStandard – Service, Honor, and Kindness. This year, we focus on Service – on April 19, 1995, Oklahomans united in the face of the devastating Oklahoma City bombing, showing up to serve their community in any way they could. That spirit of generosity still lives in Oklahomans today, and we call it the Oklahoma Standard. GOVERNOR’S RELAY CHALLENGE For the third year in a row, Governor Kevin Stitt is challenging Oklahomans to beat his Relay team. Any Relay Team that signs up and participates will be automatically entered to compete against the Governor’s relay team. Any team’s overall time to beat Governor Stitt’s relay team will receive an “I Beat the Gov” running shirt that will be mailed to runners after October 3. Thank you to Hobby Lobby for sponsoring! STRONGER THAN EVER Typically, the Marathon takes place in April every year. However, with recommendations from the Memorial’s

Come Back Team of community leaders, medical professionals, emergency management, first responders, and in consultation with other major marathons, we decided to postpone the run to October.

2021 NEW COURSES

“Devon has been a proud sponsor of the marathon for 21 years and it holds a special place in our hearts. We’d happily support the marathon in any format, but are so pleased that this year we’ll be running together again as a collective group. Even though community service can be done remotely, our community spirit will best flourish when we’re together again,” Dave Hager, Devon Executive Chairman.

Along with getting back to running together, we are excited to announce new race courses. Each course was enhanced to include new parts of the evergrowing Oklahoma City. You can experience the beauty of each community in Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills, and The Village between all five races.

“While the virtual race exceeded our expectations, we know how meaningful it is to all be together in person for the #RUNtoREMEMBER,” said Kari Watkins, Race Director. “This is not just another marathon, this is one of Oklahoma City’s signature events that brings our whole community together.”

New Courses Include • Running into Northeast Oklahoma City • New neighborhoods • All four Relay Exchanges in Green Spaces

We are incredibly grateful to be running in person and we are honored to host so many talented runners across the world. In 2022, we plan on finally returning to our usual last weekend in April. This will provide a quick turnaround, but we know our runners are up for the challenge!

• Wide Finish Line approach at the NEW Scissortail Park

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon’s mission is to celebrate life, reach for the future, honor the memories of those who were killed on April 19, 1995, and unite the world in hope. This is not just another marathon. It is a Run to Remember. This timeline reflects the many years the Marathon has existed.

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OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON PAST WINNERS 2001 Male Winner Peter Euler Pittsburg, KS 2:37:12 2001 Female Winner Kim A. Bricker Edmond, OK 3:12:31 2002 Male Winner Jesse Williams Seattle, WA 2:39:36 2002 Female Winner Shawna Doty-Myers Richmond, TX 3:05:37 2003 Male Winner Conor Holt Norman, OK 2:26:55 2003 Female Winner Kristen Jett Coppell, TX 3:15:44 2004 Male Winner Conor Holt Norman, OK 2:22:54 2004 Female Winner Tracy Evans Woodward, OK 3:13:55

2005 Male Winner Matt Aguero Poteau, OK 2:31:42 2005 Female Winner Sarah Pizzochero Austin, TX 3:05:09 2006 Male Winner Jerry Faulkner Edmond, OK 2:36:03 2006 Female Winner Sarah Pizzochero Austin, TX 3:02:07 2007 Male Winner Niklas Kroehn Villach Austria 2:37:38 2007 Female Winner Amanda Lukestich Richmond, VA 3:13:11 2008 Male Winner Nathan Adams Longwood, FL 2:36:43 2008 Female Winner Jennifer Graef Norman, OK 3:02:32

2009 Male Winner Jordan Kinley Norman, OK 2:27:22 2009 Female Winner Catherine Odell Oklahoma City, OK 3:10:21 2010 Male Winner Josh Stewart Ada, OK 2:34:26 2010 Female Winner Catherine Lisle Oklahoma City, OK 2:54:22 2011 Male Winner Mindaugas Pukstas Stillwater, OK 2:31:34 2011 Female Winner Alaina Zanin Stillwater, OK 3:05:19 2012 Male Winner Jake Buhler Edmond, OK 2:27:30 2012 Female Winner Camille Herron Warr Acres, OK 2:45:13

2013 Male Winner Jake Buhler 2:26:13 Edmond, OK 2013 Female Winner Mckale Davis Fairfax, OK 2:53:30 2014 Male Winner Jason Cook Norman, OK 2:42:29 2014 Female Winner Camille Herron Warr Acres, OK 2:51:20 2015 Male Winner Scott Downard Norman, OK 2:31:30 2015 Female Winner Camille Herron Oklahoma City, OK 2:54:55 2016 Male Winner Patrick Gomez Norman, OK 2:38:43 2016 Female Winner Catherine Lisle Edmond, OK 3:09:15

2017 Male Winner Arya Bahreini Edmond, OK 2:29:15 2017 Female Winner Catherine Lisle Edmond, OK 2:56:10 2018 Male Winner Nathan Chamer Oklahoma City, OK 2:33:45 2018 Female Winner Kristen Radcliff Oklahoma City, OK 2:54:54

2019 Male Winner David Rhodes Edmond, OK 2:39:06 2019 Female Winner Stephanie Andre Bixby, OK 2:45:07 2020 Virtual Run Male Winners All 5,568 Participants 2020 Virtual Run Female Winners All 8,320 Participants

OU Health Wishes the Best of Luck to All Runners and Walkers At OU Health, we want you to succeed at your goals in life. We’re healing more people, discovering new treatments, educating Oklahoma’s doctors, treating the everyday and solving the complex - all so you can celebrate life’s moments. When you choose OU Health, you and your family benefit from advanced technology, state-of-the-art facilities and research breakthroughs that we use in your care plan. No matter your age or stage of life, our healthcare professionals collaborate with you to provide comprehensive and compassionate care.

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Kari Watkins, Executive Director and Race Director Jordan Ward, Marathon Operations Director Race Announcer Whit Raymond Advertising and Design Ackerman McQueen Golfweek Custom Media pagebypaige design Quincy Taylor Awards Wes Roberts, Chairman Business Bob Byers, Chairman Sarah Abercrombie Julie Likes Course In Memory of Jon Hulsey Course Marshals David Wood, Chairman Dillon Byrd, Coordinator TSgt Brandon Evans, Coordinator SrA Terrence Lucero, Coordinator Manny Landaverde, Coordinator Courtney Baukal, Coordinator Angela Jackson, Coordinator Emergency Planning Lester Wheeler, Chairman Lucien Jones, Chairman Environmental Amanda Scofield, Chairman David Griesel, Chairman Jon Fields, Coordinator Jon Livermore, Coordinator Expo Kelli Hayward Walsh, Chairman Madison Ebke, Coordinator Lesli Massad Finish Line Food Paula Kirkpatrick, Chairman Sarah Juhl, Coordinator Finisher Swag Ruby Cline, Chairman Rhonda Allan, Chairman Gear Check Amber Fox, Chairman Jon Fox, Chairman

Hospitality Sue Hollenbeck, Chairman Karrie Morgan, Chairman Information Booth Shelby Spivey, Chairman Elisabeth Spivey, Coordinator Kalee Spears, Coordinator Kristen McCabe, Coordinator Kids Marathon Kelly Burleson, Race Director Phyllis Schmidt, Coordinator Brett Burleson, Coordinator Alysha Burgess Lynne Porter Events Southwest Logistics Kevin Hayes, Chairman Patrick Owens, Coordinator Wade Wolfenkoehler, Coordinator Gabriel Taylor James Sing Chris Allbright Massage Rocky Chen, Chairman Dean Samuels Dennis Faris Angie Spoon Media & Public Relations Mark Bravo, Chairman Mary Ann Eckstein Medical Kathleen Moore, Medical Director James DeHaven, Chairman Kim Moore, R.N., Chairman Tom Coniglione, M.D., Coordinator Brian Coleman, Coordinator Susan Owens, R.N., Coordinator Kendall Choate, Coordinator Kathryn Wickham, Coordinator Heather Yazdanipour, EMSA Tyson Bell, EMSA Merchandise Diana McGoohan Aaron Magness On Course Medical Ed Sunderland, Chairman Marcia Sunderland, Coordinator Megan Bolin, Coordinator

Pancake Breakfast Pastor Chris Dodson, Chairman Jackson Witt, Chairman Casey Heald, Chairman Photo, Video & Social Media Chris Barnes Stingray Schuller Sam Thomas Dustin Potter Mary Ann Eckstein Lauren Long Public Service Communications Mike Rockey, Chairman Tom Webb, Coordinator Registration Suzie Bostick, Chairman Kathy Brown, Coordinator Relay Exchange Samantha Bentson, Chairman Keelee Bright, Vice Chairman Security Lt. Audrea George, OKC Police Department Sgt. Steve Johnson, OKC Police Department Sgt. Jesse Butts, OKC Police Department Don Martin Sponsorships Lesli Massad Start/Finish Line Mark Hansen, Chairman Jerrod Hansen, Coordinator Dennis Zumwalt, Coordinator Gabriel Taylor Start & Finish Line Control Randy Swanson, Chairman Keith McComb, Coordinator Corey Norlin, Coordinator Adrienne Norlin, Coordinator

Training Chuck Mikkelson, Chairman T-Shirt Handout Lisa Ellis, Chairman Amy Stephens, Coordinator Cherelle Ellis, Coordinator Jon St. Stauver, Coordinator Volunteers Alysha Burgess Jordan Ward Water Stops Brett Townsend, Co-Chairman Jeanna Townsend, Co-Chairman Brian Blundell, Coordinator Laura Blundell, Coordinator Rodney Howard, Coordinator Mac Thompson, Coordinator Darlene Blundell, Coordinator Russell Blundell, Coordinator Website and Online Communications Dustin Potter Sam Thomas Wheelchair Division David Rudkin, Chairman Foundation Executive Committee Bob Ross, Chairman John Kennedy, Vice-Chairman Chris Fleming, Treasurer Ann-Clore Duncan, Secretary Justice Steven Taylor, Past Chair Dave Hager, At Large Polly Nichols, At Large Sam Presti, At Large Mike Turpen, At Large

Foundation Board Of Trustees Blayne Arthur Albert Ashwood Scott Briggs Michelle Brooks John Budd Susan Chambers, MD Bryan Clifton Sanford C. Coats Valerie Couch Houda Elyazgi Jon Evans Erik Fares Jalal Farzaneh Austin Fugitt Rob Garbrecht Brian Hackler Melanie Hall Mayor David Holt Blu Hulsey Wesley Knight Bill Lance Austin Manger Kelli Masters Doug McClain Melissa McLawhorn Houston Kim Neese Kathy Oden-Hall Kristin Peck Tammy Powell Wes Roberts Sally Starling Sara Sweet Becky Switzer Ted Tetrick Carole Tillman Susan Winchester Ryan Whicher Ex Officio Members Chief Wade Gourley Steve Hill Jane Jenkins Chief Richard Kelley Brian Maughan

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Staff Sarah Abercrombie Abraham Adam Ali Ali Ricardo Alejandro Chris Allbright Brandon Beleele Alysha Burgess Joanna Butterworth Jennifer Clark Lance Darnell Mary Ann Eckstein Mary Eppler Nicholas Fite Tina Gilliland Kara Jones Bobby Ledbetter Grace Lee Julie Likes Lauren Long Stuart Long William Long Paula Luinstra Aaron Magness Don Martin Lesli Massad Donald Mayse Diana McGoohan Angel Moreno Lynne Porter Dustin Potter Randy Roschal Martin Lou Sanders Stingray Schuller Pat Shirley James Sing Helen Stiefmiller Whitney Swyden Gabriel Taylor Quincy Taylor Sam Thomas Kari Watkins Jordan Ward Donovan Wicklund

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SMILE FOR CANDID COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY! Candid Color Photography will be located at several points throughout the race course as well as at eight Finish banners after the race to capture your picture with no obligation to buy. Proofs can be viewed online within 72 hours of the Marathon at www.racephotonetwork.com. Image downloads, prints, and digital products are available for purchase online with your satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. TOP FIVE TIPS FOR YOUR OKC MARATHON FINISH LINE PHOTOS 1. Make sure your bib number is attached to your chest and visible so your photo proofs can be sent to the right person. 2. When approaching a photographer on the course, look at the photographer and smile. 3. When crossing the Finish Line, look up and SMILE! Don’t look down to check your watch as you cross the Finish Line or you will be looking down when we snap your Finish Line Photo. Remember you have an official timing chip to record your time. 4. Finishing with a running partner? No problem! Grab their hand as you cross the Finish Line and Candid Color Photography will take a picture of everyone! 5. Continue past the Finish Line area to avoid congestion.

CANDID COLOR LOCATIONS Start Line Mile 6 Edgemere Park Mile 9 Chesapeake Campus Mile 16 NW Grand Blvd Mile 19.5 Nichols Hills Mile 25.5 Hudson & Sheridan Mile 25.5 NW 4 between Walker & Dewey Finish Line Official Finisher Banners Scissortail Park

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FINISH LINE FESTIVAL We can’t wait to see you at the Finish Line and welcome you, your family, and friends to our Finish Line Festival presented by our longtime partner, Continental Resources. Take off your running shoes, put on your dance shoes and be entertained by the high-energy and fabulous music of Souled Out. While at the Festival, grab a beer from our friends at Boston Beer Company and stroll through the beautiful Scissortail Park. All runners 21+ years can use their race bib to redeem one free beer. Sam Adams beer, Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale and TRULY Hard Seltzer can also be purchased by anyone 21+ at the Festival. Beer will be available at the Festival Sunday only. Hungry? Check out the many food trucks along Robinson Ave, sure to satisfy any palate. Join us on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the many sights and sounds that the Festival and Scissortail Park have to offer. Spread those blankets and stay for a while.

RUNNER SAFETY ON THE COURSE The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon’s goal is to provide a fun and safe event for everyone. We encourage you to download the Memorial Marathon App to your Android or Apple device before race day and follow our social media and media partners to stay up to date. Medical Issues There are 15 medical aid stations on Sunday and one on Saturday staffed with some of the best medical professionals in the state along the race course. Each station will be flying a flag of the color corresponding to the heat stress at the time (see chart). Flag colors will change within 3 minutes of a modification in the heat stress level. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon asserts that upon entering the event, each runner assumes the responsibility with the potential risks that any marathon presents. It is the runner’s responsibility to list pre-existing medical conditions and an emergency contact on their individual bibs. All runners should be discerning of their own fitness level in their decision to enter the Marathon and associated events. It is strongly advised that all participants cooperate with directives given by Marathon officials should an emergency arise and assist in ensuring the safety of their fellow participants, particularly when the conditions are not ideal. The OKC Memorial Marathon has adopted the WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) index as its standard. High heat and humidity, as measured in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for endurance events, could result in the cancellation of the event. WBGT was developed because the ordinary temperature alone does not provide a realistic guide to the effects of heat and does not take humidity and heat radiation into consideration. As the WBGT rises, so do sweating and fluid losses. With fluid losses come the risk of various heat injuries: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It is strongly recommended that all runners slow their pace and reduce their risk of heat stress if conditions

warrant. Hydration and misting stations to cool do not prevent heat stress if your pace is not adjusted. While runners should increase their fluid intake as the WBGT rises, be careful to avoid excessive water intake and the possibility of overhydrating or hyponatremia. Hyponatremia can cause serious health consequences, including confusion, coma and death. Additionally, salt in the form of pretzels and/or pickle juice will be available along the last half of the course. Supplemental salt will help prevent cramps. From your training, you should have a general idea of the amount of fluid you need when running under various conditions of temperature and humidity. The Marathon reserves the right for medical professionals to pull runners from the course if exhibiting signs of physical stress. Water Stops The OKC Memorial Marathon, in partnership with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, offers 22 Water Stops on Sunday and one on Saturday along the course. There are more than adequate amounts of water to ensure hydration under favorable conditions. If those conditions worsen, additional amounts will be pre-staged and deployed but it should be reasonable to assume that supplies may not be limitless due to logistical constraints entailed in such a distribution effort. Thanks to our partners at Heartland, sanitization stations will be available at water stops. Race Alteration and Weather Policy Perry Weather will provide tailored forecasts for the course that highlight any weather

concern. These forecasts help race officials plan accordingly and set up the proper contingency plans. Weather updates are available on the Marathon App. If severe weather arises, Perry Weather provides an on-site meteorologist race day to determine its impact on the race. We understand the commitment participants have made in entering the race. However, the decision regarding the cancellation and/ or alterations will be based on safety. If at any time community resources are threatened, we will act to protect them from unnecessary stress. If weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to the participants, the Memorial Marathon officials maintain the right to cancel the race. Less threatening conditions could cause alterations to the course or length of the race to further ensure participant, volunteer and community safety. The conditions will fall under an “Act of God” and will not result in any refunding of any race entry fee or future credits. The staging of an event of this magnitude places a large financial burden on the OKC Memorial Marathon organization prior to the event date. In the event of a forced race cancellation or alteration, it is probable the financial impact of the race would not be any different than if the race were held without compromise. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon officials, along with city officials, will make decisions regarding the cancellation or alteration of the race. Prior to the race, participants will be informed of weather conditions and how the on-course flag system works. Race officials will describe

any changes that may be decided as a result of weather or other unsafe conditions. In the case of a course evacuation, Marathon officials, police, emergency management and course marshals will communicate throughout the course, and will direct participants to stay-in-place at shelters along the course to await transportation back to downtown Oklahoma City or away from the dangerous area along the course. All last minute and up-todate information will be pushed out on the Marathon app, and posted on the Marathon’s webpage, okcMarathon. com, Twitter @okcmarathon, Facebook.com/okcmarathon, oklahoman.com and broadcast on The Franchise 107.7, KFOR News 4 and from all public service areas along the course. On The Course If runners are not to Mile 20 by noon in the Marathon and mile 10 by noon. in the Half Marathon, they will be bused back to the Finish Line Festival. This rule was recommended by the Oklahoma City Police Department due to not being able to adequately support the runners along the course. Following Department of Homeland Security standards for outdoor events, there are no backpacks, vest hydration units, ruck packs, air tanks or anything over the shoulders allowed on runners. Hydration belts or handheld bottles – less than one liter – are allowed. Drones and scooters of any kind are prohibited. We thank you for helping us abide by these rules established for the safety of all along the Marathon course. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you at the Finish Line!

EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM Watch for Flag Colors At The Medical Aid Stations Based On The Alert Level Current risk level due to weather or other conditions

Alert Level EXTREME HIGH MODERATE

Event Condition

Recommended Actions

Event cancelled/extreme

Stop participation/Follow OKCMM Official instructions

Potentially dangerous conditions Slow Down/observe course changes/follow OKCMM Officials instructions/consider stopping Less than ideal

Slow down-be prepared for worsening conditions

LOW

Low risk-good conditions

Enjoy the Event - Be Alert

WHITE

No risk

Enjoy the event

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Runner Recovery Tips We Can All Use By Dr. JT Glomset, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, SSM Health Bone & Joint/OSOI

hether a seasoned marathoner or someone looking for more casual cardiovascular exercise, when most runners put their mind to a routine, they’re all in. With adrenaline pumping and goals in mind, many runners just want to get started right away and hit the pavement. However, it can pay to take a breath and make plans first in order to set yourself up not only for the best results but also to preserve your bones and joints. “When athletes of all types ask me what they can do to avoid injury, I almost always direct them to their activities before they exercise, which can be as much or even more important as what happens during activity or recovery,” said Dr. JT Glomset, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with SSM Health Bone & Joint/OSOI. “Some may worry more about injury in obviously high-impact sports, such as football and others, but running can have orthopedic effects either due to acute injury or, unfortunately, long-term wear and tear on bones and joints.” Dr. Glomset’s practice is focused on all aspects of promoting bone and joint health through surgical and non-surgical solutions. He is also the team physician for professional and scholastic sports teams, helping athletes avoid injury and achieve better outcomes in the event they do become injured. “In the end, a lot of recovery is about what you do on the front end,” said Kristen Vaughan, who placed first among women in the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in 2018. “In the beginning, many runners think about setting pace, breaking in their shoes and things like that. When possible, I also like to replicate things l can prior to the marathon,

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DURING Pace yourself - Even if adrenaline is pumping at the beginning, hold yourself back in order to access stamina later in the race. Be mindful of your heartrate and increase or decrease speed to accommodate what is comfortable. Be careful of crowding - Marathons can be very crowded, which can lead to tripping and injuries. Be aware of who is around you so you can swiftly avoid any obstacles. Check your mindset - The last few miles of a long run can be mentally challenging. Keep your pace steady and comfortable, listen to your body and try to focus on the end goal. such as checking out the course, eating the same breakfast I plan to eat the day of the run and that sort of thing.” If you have a history of injury or are otherwise concerned about your orthopedic health in any way, talk with your doctor about what warm-up and recovery activities may be best for you. As a general rule, Dr. Glomset recommends incorporating some of the following habits into your running routine to contribute to better post-run recovery.

BEFORE Take it slowly - When training, it may seem easy to add speed or distance, but do it gradually. Know the course - If possible, review the course before a marathon. Be familiar with where water stops will be, as well as sharp turns, potholes, etc. to prevent falling. Plan your attire - Don’t only break in your shoes, but also your socks and anything else you might wear for a competitive run – this is not the time to be taken by surprise.

AFTER Refuel - Be sure to consume a meal with healthy proteins, fats and carbohydrates within two hours of a long run. Deescalate - Even if you plan to take a break from competitive running after finishing a marathon, make plans not to quit “cold turkey.” Be sure to jog for a few days after a major run as a sort of large-scale “cool down” for your bones, joints and muscles. Stay hydrated - Your body will still be in recovery mode after a significant run, even if the race is mentally behind you, so be sure to keep water intake high. “In the end, running is a very personal thing, but for many, it’s about fun, health, exercise and meeting goals,” Dr. Glomset said. “There’s no need to be bogged down by all the rules; just make a plan and set yourself up for success so you can get the most out of your run in every way possible.” For more information about orthopedics at SSM Health Bone & Joint/OSOI, visit www.ssmhealth.com/osoi.

“My post-race recovery is full of electrolyte drinks, dried fruit, pretzels and then definitely a nice, long Epsom salt bath.” - Rebekah Thomas, Full Marathon runner

“I’m new to running long races like the Half Marathon, but hydrating and stretching are crucial to my recovery. I also like to use a foam roller to work out any post-race injuries or soreness. I plan on taking a rest day the day after too.” - Perrin Chhagan, Half Marathon runner

“After a long run, I take it easy the rest of the day. It’s important to eat lot of carbohydrates and drink lot of liquids – especially water. Be sure to stay away from sodas and alcohol during your recovery process.” - Mike Allen, Relay runner

“Immediately post-race, I quickly walk around to make sure I stay loose and don’t cramp up. After I feel more cooled down, I grab a bite to eat. Then I finish off my race day with an Epsom salt bath.” - Shonda Jay, Weekend Series runner

“After a hard-fought marathon or half marathon you need to start your recovery right after your race. Fluid replacement and nutrition are key in the recovery process. I like to walk after I finish and replenish with electrolytes. When I feel well enough to eat I start by eating fruit. Followed up by eating some carbs. I always wait a few days before I do my first post-race run. I only run a few miles at a very easy pace. I don't return to any serious training runs until I'm back to 100%.” - Bart Yasso, retired Runner’s World Chief Running Officer

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Contact Information (405) 235-RIDE (7433) okcstreetcar.com @okcstreetcar An

Transit Service

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE - OCTOBER 2 & 3, 2021

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital

Bleu Garten

Midtown

NW 10th Street

Learn more about this district at midtownokc.com

NW 8 ST.

Campbell Art Park

Platform Stops EMBARK Transit Center Spokies Station – spokiesokc.com Public Parking – parkingokc.com

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Museums Government Buildings

Oklahoma Contemporary Art Museum

Art Park

MIDTOWN

NW 9 ST.

N. OKLAHOMA AVE.

North Hudson

Entertainment Police Station

N. BROADWAY AVE.

Dewey Avenue

N. ROBINSON AVE.

NW 11 ST.

N. HARVEY AVE.

N. HUDSON AVE.

To Oklahoma Hall of Fame NW 12 ST.

N. WALKER AVE.

LEGEND

NW 13 ST.

Fire Station

Factory Obscura

Hospital

NW 10 ST.

Marathon Locations Walking Distance Detour Routes

Key Stops This Weekend Arena Platform Century Center Platform

AUTOMOBILE ALLEY

NW 6 ST.

Marathon Start Line

NW 5 ST.

OKC National Memorial & Museum

Event Parking at Cox Center

Event Parking at Century Center

A V E.

Law School

2 MIN

H A RR IS O N

NW 7 ST.

Automobile Alley

Event Parking at Convention Center

Learn more about this district at automobilealley.org

Broadway Avenue

NW 4 ST.

OLORS ROUTE C DICATE IN DO NOT R COLOR A C T E STRE

NE 4 ST.

City Hall

Business District

Red Earth Museum

3 MIN

MAIN ST.

CITY CENTER

SHERIDAN AVE.

CALIFORNIA AVE.

CVB

Library

COLCORD DR.

Together Square

RENO AVE.

MAIN ST.

Century Center

Myriad Gardens Myriad Botanical Gardens

NE 2 ST. Learn more about this district at deepdeucedistrict.com

Banjo Museum

Bricktown

Amtrak Santa Fe Depot

Mickey Mantle

Bricktown Water Taxi

Cox Center

Santa Fe Hub

Arena

NE 1 ST.

The Criterion Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark

BRICKTOWN Ballpark

Arena

Bricktown Canal Learn more about this district at bricktownokc.com

Marathon Finish Line

OKC Boulevard

Scissortail Park Scissortail Park

Convention Center

S. E.K. GAYLORD BLVD.

SW 3 ST.

East Bricktown

CHARLIE CHRISTIAN AVE.

Bicentennial Park

Kerr Park PARK AVE.

WALNUT AVE.

Civic Center

ROBERT S. KERR AVE.

OKC Museum of Art

2.5 MIN

ARTS DISTRICT

DEEP DEUCE

Federal Courthouse

Transit Center

RUSSELL M. PERRY AVE.

Memorial Museum

SW 4 ST.

Scissortail Park Platform

HOW TO

RIDE & SERVICE INFORMATION SCHEDULES Downtown Loop Mon - Thurs: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

6am - 12am 6am - 2am 7am - 2am 7am - 10pm

Bricktown Loop Friday: 6am - 2am Saturday: 7am - 2am Sunday: 7am - 10pm Saturday, Oct. 2 - OPEN 5am - 7pm (closed during races / open after) Sunday, Oct. 3 - OPEN 4am - 6am (closed during races / open after)

BOARDING & RIDING

Preparing:

Know where you’re going. All rides start and end on a streetcar platform. Review a map and check arrival times by platform at realtime.okcstreetcar.com When you arrive on a platform, check the screen for arrival times and/or service notices. Have your fare ready before the streetcar arrives. Buy fares on your phone with the Token Transit app or use the ticket vending machine on the platform – cash, coins, and credit/debit cards accepted. No change is issued.

Boarding:

With level boarding, it’s easy getting on a streetcar. All streetcars and platforms are ADA accessible. When the streetcar comes to a complete stop, please allow for departing riders to exit the streetcar first, then board. If no one is exiting, press the yellow door button to open the doors. Grab a seat or hold on to a handrail/strap. Don’t forget, leave priority seating for those who need it. And of course, never block the doors.

Riding:

Arriving:

& & APP FARE INFORMATION $1*

per Boarding (valid for 1-hour)

$3*

24-hr Day Pass

$32*

Monthly Pass

$384*

Annual Pass

Children ages 6 and under ride free.

RiderTools: Upgrade Your Commute!

Make paying your fare, planning a trip or checking real-time information a breeze with EMBARK’s rider tools. Visit embarkok. com/apps to learn more. or scan the QR code to visit the EMBARK App Center!

Once you’re on your way, check your phone, listen to your headphones or chat with people you see every day, but stay aware of what stops you’re approaching. We’ll help with on-board stop announcements. If you need off, simply press a blue stop button or the yellow door button to request the next stop. The streetcar will not stop at platforms unless a stop is requested.

As you approach your destination, wait for the streetcar to come to a complete stop. Grab your things and head out. Push the yellow door button to open the doors, then exit. After you exit the platform, remember to look before you cross and always use crosswalks.

TOBACCO FREE

SERVICE ANIMALS WELCOME

PLEASE USE HEADPHONES

ALL DRINKS MUST HAVE LIDS; NO EATING

Inasmuch Foundation is honored to partner with The OKC National Memorial and Museum’s Memorial Marathon. We Run to Remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever on April 19, 1995. We encourage you to visit the Memorial and Museum to experience the story of Why We Run, and learn how it symbolizes strength, peace, and hope. – Robert J. Ross, Chairman and CEO, Inasmuch Foundation

inasmuchfoundation.org @inasmuchfdn @inasmuchfdn @inasmuchfoundation

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