SACRED GROUND
COMMON GROUND
In the middle ground between history and healing lies hope. IT WAS HOPE THAT SUSTAINED US IN 1995.
IT’S HOPE THAT SUSTAINS US TODAY.
What was meant to tear us apart instead
In an increasingly divisive world, we seek to
brought us together. Now, on that
come together and find Common Ground
Sacred Ground, we present powerful stories of strength and resolve.
through education, enlightenment and engaging programs like Better Conversations.
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3 Why We Run 7 Memorial Marathon App 8 Race Weekend Activities
Running legends. Inspirational stories. A live podcast. Free concert in the park. Race weekend is packed with activities — here’s your go-to guide.
10 Finish Line Festival 13 Marathon Broadcast 18 Health & Fitness Expo
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20 Welcome to OKC
Looking for what’s new and what to do? This feature lists some of OKC’s top destinations and attractions to visit while you’re in town.
24 Run to Remember Podcast
Celebrating the spirit of the OKC Memorial Marathon, the podcast debuted in 2022 with host Kristin Fares and a who’s who of guests.
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Find some of the best places to spectate and celebrate along the full Marathon course. Includes a listing of Water Stops and Medical Stations.
31 Race Day Essentials 33 Running Legends 34 The Races
Here are the top 10 things you need to know about each individual race — Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Relay and the Kids Marathon.
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46 A Run to Remember
These are the stories behind the run — runners and volunteers with a passion for participating in the Memorial Marathon.
54 Runner Recovery Tips With New Marathon Medical Director 55 Streetcar Map 56 Runner Safety 58 Sponsors
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Commitment Runs Deep
WHY WE RUN On behalf of the families of those killed, survivors, first responders, our Board of Trustees, our staff and more than 3,000 volunteers, we are honored and excited to welcome you to Oklahoma City for the 22nd Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. We at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum take great pride in organizing this important weekend and we are so excited to return to our usual last weekend in April. The Run to Remember is more than just a race. It’s an opportunity to reflect. It’s a chance to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. April 19, 1995, devastated this city – but it did not defeat us. We rose up together in defiance against the senseless act of violence. Not just as a city or state, but as a nation. You will see the fruits of that labor all across our great city this weekend. We hope you will take the time to visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum during Race Weekend – runners receive free entry with their race bib. As you walk along the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial, you will notice the many trees surrounding the Survivor Tree. These trees represent the first responders on that dreadful day. Those closest to the Survivor Tree represent our own community – local firefighters, law enforcement, nurses and doctors, and many civilians who rushed in to help. The others represent the many who traveled to Oklahoma City to lend a helping hand. Much like the Memorial’s Rescuers’ Orchard, the Memorial Marathon features both local runners and thousands who have traveled to be here. Our Marathon attracts runners from nearly every state and several countries. We are so thankful for our national and international support. As we continue to come out of this international pandemic, we are most excited that YOU came and chose to run! We have learned so much over the past two years and so much of it is about perseverance, inclusion and bringing people together to work out issues that we face. Thank you to the cities of Oklahoma City, The Village and Nichols Hills that make up our 26.2-mile course, the many businesses and community members who help us make Race Weekend a reality. The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is the sole beneficiary of Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon event proceeds. The Memorial and Museum receive no annual funding from any local, state or federal government, so this event — the Memorial’s largest fundraiser — is critical for the mission to continue. It is our hope that when you put on your race shirt that reads Run to Remember,, you will reflect on the world and our struggles and realize they are similar to training for and running a Marathon. It is not just about running, but the journey and putting in the hard work. We hope you will join us in our quest at the Memorial Museum to find Common Ground on this Sacred Ground.
Kari Watkins, President & CEO of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation and Marathon Race Director
John Kennedy, Chairman of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation
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Casandra Kay Booker
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
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.
Richard (Dick) Cummins
Steven Douglas Curry
Kim R. Cousins
Aaron M. Coverdale
Elijah S. Coverdale
Jaci Rae Coyne
Mary Anne Fritzler
Tevin D’Aundrae Garrett
Laura Jane Garrison
Jamie (Fialkowski) Genzer
Robbin Ann Huff and baby Amber Denise Huff
Dr. Charles E. Hurlburt
Jean Nutting Hurlburt
Paul D. Ice
Alvin J. Justes
Blake Ryan Kennedy
Carole Sue Khalil
James A. McCarthy II
Kenneth Glenn McCullough
Claudine Ritter
Luther H. Treanor
Katherine Louise Cregan
Sheila R. Gigger-Driver and baby Gregory N. Driver II
Margaret Betterton Goodson
Valerie Jo Koelsch
Ann Kreymborg
Rona Linn Kuehner-Chafey
Betsy J. (Beebe) McGonnell
Linda G. McKinney
Cartney J. McRaven
Christy Rosas
Sonja Lynn Sanders
Lanny Lee David Scroggins
Kathy Lynn Seidl
Leora Lee Sells
Larry L. Turner
Jules A. Valdez
John Karl Van Ess III
Johnny Allen Wade
David Jack Walker
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Kevin “Lee” Gottshall II
Brenda Faye Daniels
Sergeant Benjamin LaRanzo Davis USMC
Ethel L. Griffin
J. Colleen Guiles
Diana Lynne Day
Captain Randolph A. Guzman USMC
W H Y W Mary Leasure-Rentie
Kathy Cagle Leinen
Carrie Ann Lenz and baby Michael James Lenz III
Frankie Ann Merrell
Derwin W. Miller
Eula Leigh Mitchell
Karan Howell Shepherd
Chase Dalton Smith
Colton Wade Smith
Victoria (Vickey) L. Sohn
Robert N. Walker Jr.
Wanda Lee Watkins
Michael D. Weaver
Julie Marie Welch
Teresa Lea Taylor Lauderdale
Claude Arthur Medearis Claudette (Duke) Meek S.S.A.
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
Karen Gist Carr
Michael Carrillo
Zackary Taylor Chavez
Robert N. Chipman
Kimberly Kay Clark
Dr. Margaret L. “Peggy” Clark
Anthony Christopher Cooper II
Antonio Ansara Cooper Jr.
Dana LeAnne Cooper
Harley Richard Cottingham
Peter L. DeMaster
Castine Brooks Hearn Deveroux
Tylor Santoi Eaves
Ashley Megan Eckles
Susan Jane Ferrell
Carrol June “Chip” Fields
Kathy A. Finley
Judy J. (Froh) Fisher
Linda Louise Florence
Don Fritzler
Cheryl E. Hammon
Ronald Vernon Harding Sr.
Thomas Lynn Hawthorne Sr.
Doris “Adele” Higginbottom
Anita Christine Hightower
Thompson Eugene “Gene” Hodges Jr.
Peggy Louise Holland
Linda Coleen Housley
Dr. George Michael Howard DVM
Wanda Lee Howell
Christi Yolanda Jenkins
Norma “Jean” Johnson
Raymond “Lee” Johnson
Larry James Jones
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Donald Ray Leonard
LaKesha Richardson Levy
Dominique Ravae (Johnson) – London
Rheta Bender Long
Michael L. Loudenslager
Aurelia Donna Luster
Robert Lee Luster Jr.
Mickey B. Maroney
James K. Martin
Reverend Gilbert X. Martinez
John C. Moss III
Ronota Ann Newberry-Woodbridge
Patricia Ann Nix
Jerry Lee Parker
Jill Diane Randolph
Michelle A. Reeder
Terry Smith Rees
Antonio “Tony” C. Reyes
Kathryn Elizabeth Ridley
Trudy Jean Rigney
John Thomas Stewart
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
Robert G. Westberry
Alan G. Whicher
Jo Ann Whittenberg
Frances “Fran” Ann Williams
Scott D. Williams
W. Stephen Williams
Clarence Eugene Wilson Sr.
Sharon Louise Wood-Chesnut
Tresia Jo “Mathes” Worton
John A. Youngblood
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OKC Memorial Marathon There are many ways to connect with the Memorial Marathon leading up to Race Weekend! We encourage you to follow us on social media, tag us in your photos and download the Memorial Marathon app. Have questions? Visit okcMarathon.com for the latest info.
MARATHON APP The Memorial Marathon app is your official companion for Race Weekend and includes interactive maps, tracking services, schedules, and MORE! The app is available to download via the App Store and Google Play. Be sure to allow push notifications so you’ll never miss an update! Special thanks to MidFirst Bank for powering our app.
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Features include: • Race Info. Everything you need to know, including parking information, weather updates, course support and more. • Interactive Course Map. Find the Start/Finish Lines, mile markers, elevations, Relay Exchange Zones, Water Stops and Medical Stations. • Personalized Schedule. Plan your Race Day by adding individual events to your schedule. • Tracking & Results. Runners can see where they placed once the race is complete, and family and friends can follow along with their favorite runners through
real-time tracking. There is also a live leaderboard and the ability for runners to have results automatically posted to their Twitter feeds. This feature can also be found at okcMarathon.com/tracking.
SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us across these platforms:
@okcmarathon • @okcnm When posting be sure to tag our page and use #RUNtoREMEMBER — all tagged posts will appear on our Social Wall at okcMarathon.com! We love seeing your running and training photos/videos on Race Weekend and throughout the year. Engaging with the Memorial Marathon on social media is a great way to stay up-todate and to connect with fellow runners!
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Race Weekend Activities: Don’t Miss a Minute!
#RUNtoREMEMBER | okcMarathon.com Check out the app for up to date information and events!
FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Memorial museum opens Stop by the Memorial Museum and tour this world-class destination named one of the Top 10 Museums in the country. Your race bib allows you a free entry into the Memorial Museum
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Better Conversations THE Evolution of running & where DO we go from here Join our panel of Running Legends as they discuss running industry trends and changes
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. KFOR News 4 LIVE from the Health & Fitness Expo
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Marathon World Record Holder Marko Cheseto, double amputee, tells his incredible story of recovering from frostbite to setting a world record
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free Concert @ the FINISH LINE FESTIVAL Presented by Continental Resources
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Health & Fitness Expo • Gear Check Opens
Jason Scott and The High Heat open at 6:00 p.m. headlined by the Josh Abbott Band at 7:30 p.m. at the Love’s Travel Stops Stage in Scissortail Park
Oklahoma City Convention Center Presented by OKC Convention & Visitors Bureau and OU Health
Stop by and listen as running legends tell their stories live – don’t forget to stop by the Running Legends booth and pick up a special Run to Remember journal!
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Franchise Broadcasting Live Stop by and say “Hi” to Kelly Gregg at the Expo
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Presented by Continental Resources
Enjoy food trucks, yard games, face painting, clowns and live music with your friends and family at the Finish Line Festival in Scissortail Park!
8:45 a.m. Kids Marathon Start Line Warm Up Warm up with OKC Thunder mascot, RUMBLE, the Kids Marathon Honorary Chair Bison along with Mayor David Holt and State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister
9:00 a.m. Kids Marathon Start Presented by INTEGRIS Health
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Memorial Museum Opens Stop by the Memorial Museum and tour this world-class destination named one of the Top 10 Museums in the country. Your race bib allows you a free entry into the Memorial Museum
6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Gear check opens
Be sure to stop by the Memorial Marathon Store to pick up official Marathon apparel!
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Run to Remember Podcast Live Recording with Marathon Podcast Host Kristin Fares
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
9:00 p.m. Fireworks Fireworks immediately following the free concert in Scissortail Park
SATURDAY APRIL 23, 2022 7:30 a.m. 5K Start Presented by Express Employment International and Google
Gear Check is available via the garage door on the north side of the Oklahoma City Convention Center from 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and then will be available inside the Expo from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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 Memorial Marathon Store to pick up official Marathon apparel!
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Running Legends
5:30 a.m. Gear Check Opens
Join running industry legends Dick Beardsley, Bill Rodgers, Bart Yasso, Joan Benoit Samuelson and Marko Cheseto as they swap their personal marathon stories
Gear Check is available via the garage door on the north side of the Oklahoma City Convention Center
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Better Conversations – Why We run Join our live Better Conversations session with the 34 Ran Them Alls who have participated in every Memorial Marathon
5:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Early morning breakfast held at First Church OKC in Harris Hall 131 NW 4th St
6:25 a.m. Wheelchair Division Marathon Start 6:30 a.m. Marathon start Presented by Devon
6:30 a.m. Relay Start Presented by 7-Eleven
7:25 a.m. Wheelchair Division Half Start 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon Start
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. World Marathon Challenger Listen to Oklahoma marathoner Dan Little tell his story of conquering the World Marathon Challenge – 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
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5:30 a.m. Sunrise Service under the Survivor Tree Led by First Church Pastor Chris Dodson
22nd Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Marathon World Record Holder Hear the inspiring story of Marko Cheseto, double amputee, tell his incredible story of recovering from frostbite to setting a world record
Thirty minutes prior to the start of both the Full/Relay and Half start will be the Welcome and Introductions, 168 Seconds of Silence and the National Anthem sung by Miss Oklahoma, Ashleigh Robinson John Kennedy, Chairman, OKC National Memorial Foundation
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FINISH LINE FESTIVAL Presented by Continental Resources
Enjoy food trucks, yard games and live music with your friends and family at the Finish Line Festival in Scissortail Park!
12:00 p.m. Memorial Museum Opens Stop by the Memorial Museum and tour this world-class destination named one of the Top 10 Museums in the country. Your race bib allows you a free entry into the Memorial Museum
Kari Watkins, President & CEO, OKC National Memorial Foundation, Marathon Race Director Mayor David Holt
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Blessing of the Shoes Service
Governor J. Kevin Stitt
First Church OKC 131 NW 4th St Oklahoma City, OK 73102
SUNDAY APRIL 24, 2022 5:00 a.m. Sunrise Mass Mass at St. Joseph’s Old Cathedral immediately followed by a candle vigil at the Jesus Wept Statue OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON | 9
A Bigger, Better, Three-Day Finish Line Festival! The Memorial Marathon Finish Line Festival, presented by Continental Resources, consists of three days of live music, activities and celebration.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 To kick off Race Weekend and the Finish Line Festival, we’re saying thank you to our race participants, supporters and the community with a FREE concert in Scissortail Park. The Josh Abbott Band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. following an opening performance by Jason Scott and The High Heat at 6:00 p.m. This special concert is produced by Graham Colton and Brian Bogert. Be sure and stick around after the show for a spectacular fireworks show in the park!
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The fun’s just getting started! Throughout the day on Saturday, there will be activities throughout Scissortail Park including disc golf, yoga, the Sky Rink and more. After the 5K and Kids Marathon, be sure and stop by for live entertainment from SquadLive.
After your Marathon, Half Marathon or Relay, the Finish Line Festival is a wonderful place to reunite with family and friends and celebrate your outstanding achievement. Check out the Results Tent by the stage and don’t forget to pick up your finisher swag. Runners 21+ years can use their race bib to redeem one free beer or seltzer thanks to our friends at Boston Beer Company and Capital Distributing. Beer and seltzer will also be available for purchase.
Photo credit Joseph Llanes
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from our partners at Social Capital and Spark, as well as the food trucks at Scissortail Park along Robinson Avenue. Don’t forget to stop by the OKC Memorial Marathon merchandise tent, where you can find official Marathon gear.
Why We Run Weekend Series
We are excited to offer the Weekend Series Challenge to our runners for a second year! The Why We Run Weekend Series, presented by Inasmuch Foundation, gives runners the opportunity to run the 5K on Saturday, April 23, and then the Half Marathon or Full Marathon on Sunday, April 24.
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Runners participating in the Why We Run Weekend Series not only double their races, they double their impact and receive extra swag, including a special commemorative Weekend Series medal and shirt. The opportunity to run on both Saturday and Sunday is what keeps our race a celebration of life and a Run to Remember.
Show up • RISE UP • Step UP
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The Oklahoma Standard Challenge returns for another 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. Run the Marathon or Half Marathon in both races during the same calendar year and you’ll receive a special commemorative Oklahoma Standard medal at the Williams Route 66 Marathon Finish Line! Each year, the medal highlights one of the three tenets of the Oklahoma Standard – Service, Honor, and Kindness. In 2022, our focus is Honor. The Run to Remember brings together runners and spectators from around the world to honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Learn more by visiting OklahomaStandard.com.
I Run To Honor The tragedy of April 19, 1995, wasn’t limited to the residents of Oklahoma City. Rainey Sewell grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, just down the road from Oklahoma City and remembers the bombing and lasting impact. Now living in Washington D.C., Rainey travels home every year to participate in the Memorial Marathon. Her inspiration for running is personal. Rainey runs in honor of Ted L. Allen, who was killed in the bombing. “I’ve been blessed to know the entire Allen family my whole life because Austin Allen, Ted’s son, and I grew up together. I love being able to run to remember my friend’s dad,” says Rainey. “The Allens are always very appreciative to anyone running in honor of Ted and it makes those last few miles worth it to be able to bring a little bit of joy out of a tragic situation.” “To watch Rainey running in my dad’s name means the world to my family. It’s an annual reminder of how selfless and caring Oklahomans are,” says Austin. “But most importantly, it’s a reminder that good will always triumph over evil. Thank you, Rainey.” OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON | 11
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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.
For every race, all 22 years, Oklahoma’s News 4 has been the exclusive television broadcast home of the Marathon. The employees at KFOR-TV have a deeply personal commitment to this project. Many of the journalists who work at KFOR today were working at Channel 4 in April of 1995. From that time forward, KFOR has documented the resilience that has come to define Oklahoma City and the people of our state. Each year, anchors Kevin Ogle and Linda Cavanaugh head up the Marathon broadcast along with race analyst Mark Bravo. They lead a massive team from News 4, which has crews providing live coverage along the 26.2-mile course. KFOR’s pilot-reporter, Mason Dunn, gives viewers real-time analysis from Chopper 4 with a view from the sky that’s unmatched on race day. “The months of preparation and massive team effort on the day of the marathon is a challenge, but we are honored to be a part of this event,” said Ogle. “This is one of the most important stories we cover each year, because of what it means to our community.”
And catch The Franchise broadcasting from the Marathon Expo on Friday 1:00-3:00 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 Minutes 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.
News 4’s live coverage begins April 24 at 6 a.m. If you aren’t at home to watch the broadcast on TV you can catch it on any mobile device. Just head to KFOR.com and download the free KFOR app!
107.7 The Franchise On-Air KFOR News 4 An army of Reporters, Photographers, Producers and Production Specialists have been working for months to perfect the plan that will - once again - bring the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon to viewers around the world.
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, Jerry Ramsey, and Chisholm Holland will broadcast live.
The Oklahoman and Oklahoman.com The Oklahoman and Oklahoman.com cover it all from race details to the storytelling of what makes this race the Run to Remember. Journalists and award-winning photographers have provided complete race coverage since the inaugural run in 2001. Look for results in Monday’s edition of The Oklahoman.
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The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is proud to be a race that many run year after year. However, there is a group of runners that hold the ultimate title – Ran Them All. The Ran Them Alls is a unique group who have participated in every single Memorial Marathon to date. Join us in celebrating our Ran Them Alls during Race Weekend by attending the Ran Them All Panel Saturday at noon in the Better Conversations Pit of the Expo or cheer them on as they cross their 22nd Memorial Marathon Finish Line.
Stephen Abernathy Lacy Amen Steve Bolton Brent Brown Roger Brown Stan Carrier Michelle Conroy Alan Countryman Martin Dean Cecil Drabek Deanna Duplanti David Emerson Kathy Fleig Rick Johnson Dan Keefe Allen Knehans Rebecca Mannel
Karrie Hughes Moser D Chongo Mundende Robert Muzny Bill Myers Carolynn Parker Laura Philbin David Price Alan Puls Larry Qualls Jeff Redding Eric Runnels Tommy Smith Keven Stone Stan Sweeney Penny Voss Kathryn White Kevin Wudi
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See Something, Say Something 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. No bags are allowed on the Race Course. All items must be checked via 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 Fire Department, Norman Fire Department, Edmond Fire Department, National Guard 63rd Civil Support Team, USDOT, USDHS TSA, DOE RAP 4, OKC Emergency Management, Moore Emergency Management, OKC Public Works Department, OKC Parks & Recreation, OKC Utilities Department, EMBARK, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, FBI, Federal Protective Services, OU Health Sciences Center, City of OKC, Nichols Hills and the City of The Village for securing our course race weekend. A special thanks to EMSA, and all other EMS personnel from EMSSTAT, Edmond Fire Department, Norman Fire Department, and SSM Health St. Anthony MWC EMS who 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, if you See Something, Say Something.
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Health & Fitness Expo: April 22-23 The 22nd Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, presented by OU Health and the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau will be held at the beautiful Oklahoma City Convention Center and will host over 50 exhibitors featuring footwear, apparel, information and other merchandise related to running, fitness, nutrition and more. There will also be several fun and engaging photo opportunities to commemorate this special event. The 2-day Health & Fitness Expo is FREE and open to the public. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is honored to have the privilege of partnering with Cleats for Kids (C4K), whose mission is to equip and empower kids through sports by providing sports shoes, gear, and apparel in all sizes, for kids in need. Before you make your way to the OKC Convention Center or Scissortail Park, grab your new or gently used running shoes and bring them with you. Look for collection bins placed throughout the Expo and at the Finish Line Festival to donate your shoes. Check out the schedule on page 8 for our lineup of incredible speakers and programming! The Expo serves as the official packet pick-up location for all 2022 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon registered runners.
All participants must pick up their race packet during the scheduled hours of the Health & Fitness Expo. Kids Marathon and 5K participants must pick up their race packets on Friday, April 22.
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spirit, we’re known as The Modern Frontier. Here, you’ll be welcomed with authenticity and overflowing kindness. You’ll see a perfect juxtaposition of nostalgia and new growth.
Welcome to Oklahoma City! We are excited to have thousands gather here from across the United States and many countries. Because of our resiliency, collaboration and welcoming
Despite the pandemic, Oklahoma City saw rapid growth in 2021. Steady improvements were made, and many projects came to fruition 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 some inspiration to make it easy to enjoy your time in OKC.
Museum – a building that withstood the bombing – are artifacts, interactive displays and videos that lend themselves to a self-guided tour that visitors can take to learn about the events of that day, the people affected, the investigation and the overall resiliency of hope. 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. Race participants receive free admission to the Museum with your running bib.
NEW IN OKC Seed Reef at Factory Obscura
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 Memorial Museum, or it’s been a while since your last visit, it’s a must-see. Within the halls of the Memorial 20 | OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON
Walk “underwater” among the immersive, sculpted paper installation of a coral reef, created by artists Emma Difani and Malcolm Zachariah, at Factory Obscura. Participants are welcome to restore Seed Reef by constructing and adding their own corals and other reef animals to the installation.
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 premier First American artists and an outdoor cultural park where the plains, prairies and wetland converge.
Oklahoma City Zoo View animals from every corner of the world at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Located in the Adventure District, the zoo is home to over 1,900 animals. Along with the typical exhibits you’d expect at the zoo, there is also a special area called the Oklahoma Trails Adventure, dedicated to the state’s natural beauty. This area is home to 100 different species of animals native to Oklahoma and features 11 distinct habitats unique to the state.
RIVERSPORT Adventure Set on the Oklahoma River near downtown and Bricktown is the Boathouse District. It’s home to RIVERSPORT Adventure, where you can canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard or whitewater raft. They even have an outdoor surfing simulator! Indoor activities include an alpine ski simulator and rock climbing. The Boathouse District is also a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for rowing and kayaking, so you can often spot athletes on the water. Scissortail Park The Finish Line Festival will be held at Scissortail Park beginning with a concert Friday, April 22 until Sunday, April 24. There will be an abundance of food and drink options for refueling after the big run. The official Memorial Marathon backdrop will be available to take photos in front of with your hard-earned medal. Scissortail Park has a huge garden to sprawl out on and woodlands, a lake and boathouse, children’s playground, grand promenade, water features, dog park and interactive fountains to explore.
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Off the Wall at Oklahoma Contemporary Featuring three Oklahoma-based artists — Sarah Ahmad, romy owens and Marium Rana — Off the Wall features largescale works that come in stunning and unexpected forms. These artists work in fiber, textiles and mixed media, using techniques that range from sewing and quilting to the intricate application of paint and the exploration of cutting-edge technology. Spark in the Park Western Wares at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Designs from the region are used in every area of life, from home goods to clothing and accessories, and Western style is more than cowboy boots and jeans. This is one of several new exhibits at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum exploring Western culture and its influence on the past and present. The Perfect Shot at Oklahoma City Museum of Art The Perfect Shot will feature more than 80 sports photographs by Walter Iooss Jr. – ranging from a girl striking out at a high school softball game to NFL players winning the Super Bowl – that highlight the universal emotions that athletes all over the world know well.
EAT LOCAL Packard’s New American Kitchen On 10th and Robinson, you’ll find Packard’s, an American restaurant serving up seasonal dishes, craft cocktails and weekend brunch. Their building was originally the 1920’s Packard Automobile showroom, so with the good food comes historic touches and charm. The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen Family owned and operated, Hall’s is in Midtown and offers wood-fired pizza, beverages and sweet treats. On Saturday mornings, they serve brunch pizzas and bakery items. Hall’s is really a restaurant that can do it all! 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.
Nostalgia and good vibes converge at Spark. Conveniently located in Scissortail Park, Spark is a small restaurant that specializes in burgers, bites, and cold delights. Their environment is colorful and welcoming, and the food is simply delicious. 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. The Old Spaghetti Factory Dining at The Old Spaghetti Factory is an experience. Their new location in Bricktown is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass and an old-fashioned trolley car for guests to dine in. Enjoy their family friendly dining atmosphere for lunch or dinner. While it’s easy to fill up on their famous three-course meals and delectable pastas, don’t forget to leave room for spumoni.
MODERN FRONTIER ATTRACTIONS PASS Scan the QR code to access deals and discounts at some of the most popular Oklahoma City attractions. From museums to an urban park, the mobile passport will guide you to the best spots in OKC. Be sure to check in at each location to earn exclusive OKC gear and prizes!
CATCH A RIDE ON OUR
RACE SHUTTLES On Sunday, shuttles from partner hotels will make continual loops from 4:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (last trip along the Meridian and NW Expressway corridors). Starting at 10:00 a.m., buses will begin transporting back to the partner hotels or as soon as possible. We highly encourage the use of shuttles during 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 Pickup site marked by an Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon shuttle flag to be picked up by a shuttle. Shuttles stop for runners only at the partner 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 and possible railroad crossing delays.
is a great way for those staying Downtown or in Bricktown to get to the Start Line! We are incredibly thankful for the superior hospitality provided by our partner hotels! NEW THIS YEAR! On Sunday, shuttles will make continual loops from the Finish Line Festival back to the Start Line and Memorial Museum! Runners can pick up the shuttle on Mick Cornett Drive (between the Omni Hotel and OKC Convention Center) starting at 10:00 a.m. or as soon as possible. Shuttles will drop off at NW 5th and Robinson, one block from the Start Line. The last return shuttle will depart Mick Cornett Drive at 1:30 p.m.
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 on Mick Cornett Drive (between the Omni Hotel and OKC Convention Center). Shuttles will make continual loops back to partner hotels from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Staying downtown: The Streetcar will be running from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, and
Tied To Our Mission Running isn’t the only way to support our mission! When making a tax-deductible contribution to our Tied to Our Mission campaign, you help to sustain the mission of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Musuem. As a private 501(c)(3) organization, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum does not receive any annual funding from federal, state, or local governments. We are thankful to friends like you who share our commitment to having a successful Marathon. Your support allows us to maintain and operate the Memorial and Museum every day. Hats off to all the City employees who work along the course to protect us!
If you donated or raised $10 or more, your commemorative 2022 laces will be in your packet at the Health & Fitness Expo.
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Run to Remember
Memorial Marathon
Podcast
The Run to Remember podcast celebrates the spirit of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. A series of weekly episodes leading up to Race Weekend 2022 provide inspiration, motivation and insight into Why We Run. The show is hosted by Kristin Fares, a mom and Memorial Marathon runner who has previously participated in the half marathon. Guests in the 2022 season ran the gamut from family members of bombing victims, survivors and first responders to legendary runners, representatives of local training groups, past winners, TV personalities, sports figures and community leaders. Haven’t had a chance to listen in? It’s not too late to catch up — check out the episode guide below.
Ep 4: Gorilla Hill Steve Cole, Gorilla Hill Jabee, Emmy Award-winning musician John Kennedy, OKC National Memorial Chuck Mikkelson, OKC Landrunners
Ep 7: Making Memories Zac Craig & Adam Wisniewski, OKC CVB Mark Bravo, OK Runner Joleen Chaney & Emily Sutton, KFOR-TV Sonny Wilkinson, The Village
Ep 1: Why We Run Blayne Arthur, family member Amy Downs, survivor David Holt, mayor of OKC Greg Johnston, first responder Bart Yasso, running ambassador Ep 2: Getting Started Mark Bravo, OK Runner Chris Fleming, civic leader Craig Freeman, city manager Jordan Ward, OKC Marathon Ep 3: Gear Up Jon & Burke Beck, Red Coyote Chef Andrew Black, Deep Deuce Alysha Burgess, OKC Marathon Whit Raymond, Marathon announcer Quincy Taylor, OKC Marathon
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Ep 5: Super Bowl Dr. Tom Coniglione & Dr. Brian Coleman, Marathon medical directors Carlee Daub & Christie Thomas, WAHOO! Running Noma Gurich, Jefferson Park Sarah Taylor, wife of Cincinnati Bengals head coach Ep 6: The Gift of Running Chris Brinkley, Yukon Runners & Walkers Jane Jenkins, Downtown OKC Dave Hager, Devon Energy Tony Wise & Pam Ramsey, Voice of Praise Baptist Church
Ep 8: Nutrition & Training Stephen Abernathy & Penny Voss, Ran Them Alls Chet Collier, Marathon co-founder Katie Eliot & Jenny Graef-Downard, OU Health Rachel Greene, Lakehurst Ep 9: For the Love of Running Cara Greenhaw, Heartland Peter Hoffman, Nichols Hills Catherine Lisle, four-time Memorial Marathon winner Bill Rodgers, running legend
Ep 10: Yes You Can Erik Heine, Team Hoyt Oklahoma Mike Hoang, Asian District Paula Kirkpatrick, OKC Marathon volunteer Joan Benoit Samuelson, running legend
Ep 13: A Mother-Daughter Marathon Jason Bodin, Paycom Madeline Fares, high school student Matt Pinnell, lieutenant governor of OK Sam Presti, GM of the OKC Thunder
Ep 11: The Power of Perseverance Dick Beardsley, running legend Kelli Masters, sports agent Amy Stephens, Heritage Hills & Mesta Park Yvette Trachtenberg, mom and everyday runner
The Run to Remember podcast is an engaging listen whether you’re tuning in while training, traveling or just in your spare time. You can find all of the episodes at okcMarathon.com or on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon or Stitcher.
Ep 14: Carrying the Legacy Forward Brian Bogert & Graham Colton, Scissortail Park concert Wade Gourley & Richard Kelley, OKC police & fire chiefs Barry Switzer, former football coach Kelli Hayward Walsh, OKC Marathon Expo
Ep 12: Can You Beat the Gov? Carlee Daub & Christie Thomas, WAHOO! Running Dr. Dale Bratzler, Tammy Powell & Dr. Julie Watson, medical professionals Jorge Hernandez, Hispanic community Kevin Stitt, governor of Oklahoma
Ep 15: Let’s Marathon! Scott Cassin, Abbott World Marathon Majors Peter Dolese & Seth Lewis, Festival of the Arts Tom Grilk, Boston Athletic Association Camille Herron & Conor Holt, Memorial Marathon winners
The Run to Remember podcast is sponsored and produced by Knox Studios, a creative studio and production partner for the modern media age.
The finish line is just the start. With every step forward, we remember. Keep going always. ssmhealth.com
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OPENING DAY OF
2022 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS IMPORTANT DAY IN CITY’S HISTORY
April 19 is an important day in Oklahoma City. Looking back 27 years ago, artists were arriving in Oklahoma to set up their booths and staff were putting the finishing touches on the 1995 Festival of the Arts. This is a highly anticipated week in the city and one of the largest outdoor arts festivals in the country. There was excitement because this signaled spring was here! Just a few blocks away in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995, at 9:02 a.m., the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was bombed in a senseless act of violence. 168 lives were lost that day. The city would begin to deal with the shock and horror and the tough decision was made to cancel the Festival of the Arts for that year. The organization reeled with uncertainty while arts organizations around the country pitched in to help and save the Oklahoma City Arts Council. Even artists that were already in town were put to work creating pieces of art around the city in hospitals and at the convention center where hundreds of first responders and rescue workers were housed. Today, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum stands on the now sacred ground to honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. Every day we work to find Common Ground on this Sacred Ground through our exhibits, programs, and outreach. We hope you will take
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time during Race Weekend to come visit the Memorial & Museum – your race bib serves as a free entry! The Festival of the Arts has been an OKC tradition since 1967 and has a close connection to the Memorial and Museum through the acts of kindness shown by the Arts Council Oklahoma City, artists and volunteers immediately after the bombing. This year the festival continues its strong connection to the Memorial and Museum as it began on April 19 and ends the same day as the Memorial Marathon.
APRIL 19-24, 2022
BICENTENNIAL PARK Tue–Sat 11-9 Sun 11–6
Marathon Qualifiers WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE MADE The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is honored to be a qualifying marathon for both the Boston Marathon and the 2022 Series of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings. The Boston Marathon automatically receives a list of all official finishers of the Memorial Marathon and their tag (chip) and gun times. The time entered on your Boston Marathon registration will be checked against the official time that is on file. Qualifying times for the Boston Marathon vary by age group. Abbott rankings occur during the qualifying period, which began January 1, 2022. 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 2023 AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships. The first Championships were held within the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon on October 3, 2021.
Scan the QR code or check out www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings/ how-it-works for more information.
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Race Day Essentials 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 to enter the Memorial Marathon corrals, so be sure you put it on first thing in the morning by using the 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.
#RUNtoREMEMBER SWAG Anyone participating in the 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!
OFFICIAL MEMORIAL MARATHON 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!
CHECK IN WITH GEAR CHECK Along with registration packets, runners will receive a clear Gear Check bag, courtesy of the OKC Convention & Visitors Bureau, 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, April 22 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.
POWER UP WITH GU GU, provided by Red Coyote Running and Fitness, will be available at Water Stop 13 in assorted flavors. 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.
POWERADE & WATER STOPS For your hydration needs, Mountain Berry Blast POWERADE and water brought to you by CocaCola will be provided at all Water Stops along the course. A variety of Body Armor flavors will be provided at the Finish Line, Relay Exchange Zones and Med Stations. If you trained to a particular flavor, we encourage you to bring your own as flavors on the course cannot be guaranteed due to nationwide supply chain demands.
COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES All runners are required to either provide proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their race 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. There will be separate start times for the Full and Half Marathons to allow for better social distancing. These emulate best practices being used in major marathons and public events across the country and throughout the state of Oklahoma. OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON | 31
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NEW THIS YEAR! We are proud to partner with the OKC Fire Department in providing a personal record bell at the Finish Line Festival next to the Results tent. Runners who set new PRs can ring the ceremonial bell – complete with a piece of granite from the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
“The Memorial Marathon continues to be an opportunity for runners to elevate their racing and set new PRs all while celebrating life,” said Kari Watkins, Race Director.
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The Memorial Marathon is honored to have
Miss Oklahoma 2021 Ashleigh Robinson
perform the National Anthem at the Start Line this Race Weekend.
Ashleigh is a proud teacher and advocate for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in opportunities for education, employment, and social engagement. She hopes to create better communities through advocating for inclusion in every corner of Oklahoma. Ashleigh is honored to represent the great state of Oklahoma.
Running Legends We are so thankful to have these Running Legends join us for the 22nd Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Catch them at the Running Legends booth at the Health & Fitness Expo and grab a Run to Remember journal.
Dick Beardsley Dick won the 1981 London Marathon and almost pulled off a stunning upset in the 1982 Boston Marathon, finishing second by two seconds to Alberto Salazar in a race that still stands today as one of the most memorable in Marathon history. The “Duel in the Sun,” as it was dubbed, was the closest finish ever at the world’s premier marathon and both runners broke the course and the American records. You can catch Dick running the Half Marathon at the Memorial Marathon this weekend.
Bill Rodgers Bill won the 1975 Boston Marathon and broke the Boston record, the American record and it was the first sub two hour and ten minute time 2:09:55 run at Boston. He became famous for how he ran this race as he stopped for water and to tie his shoes, which were Nike racing shoes that he got in the mail a week before the race from Steve Prefontaine. The shoes were a bit large and he would have to stop and tie them up for better support.
Whit Raymond Whit has announced every Memorial Marathon for the last decade. His passion for the running industry, combined with an infectious energy, and in-depth knowledge of the events he works, culminate to create incredible excitement at numerous finish lines around the world! Runners can hear Whit announce them personally as they cross the Finish Line.
Joan Benoit Samuelson Joan won the 1979 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:35:15, knocking eight minutes off the competition record. Despite having surgery on her Achilles tendons two years earlier, she repeated her marathon success with a victory in 1983, setting a course record of 2:22:43. That took more than two minutes off the world’s best time, set by Norway’s Grete Waitz in the London Marathon only a day earlier. Her Boston record was not broken for another 11 years.
Bart Yasso Bart served as the Chief Running Officer for Runner’s World magazine and he’s one of only a few people to have completed races on all seven continents. Bart has completed the Ironman five times and participated in the Badwater 146 Ultramarathon, racing 146 miles through Death Valley. He’s a member of the Running USA Hall of Champions and creator of the Yasso 800s, a marathontraining schedule used by thousands around the world.
Marko Cheseto In 2011, Cheseto went missing for 56 hours in an Alaskan snow storm and suffered from hypothermia and severe frostbite on his hands and feet. Doctors eventually had to amputate both of Cheseto’s feet above the ankles. However, this did not slow him down. In 2018, Cheseto competed in a marathon for the first time at the New York City Marathon, becoming the second double amputee in history to finish in under three hours. At the 2019 Chicago Marathon, Cheseto set a world record for a marathon by a double amputee with a time of 2:37:23.
Dan Little Dan Little, a Madill, Oklahoma native, set a record of his own in 2019 when he became the oldest person, by nine years, to finish the World Marathon Challenge. This challenge consists of seven marathons, completed in seven days, in seven continents. Dan is no stranger to running, having run the Memorial Marathon several times as well as many others. Dan plans to tackle the World Marathon Challenge again in 2022!
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S U N D AY, A P R I L 2 4 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 55 of this Event Guide. Shuttle transportation will be provided from Memorial Marathon partner hospitality hotels to downtown and back.
2. GEAR CHECK Gear Check is located on the north end of the Oklahoma City Convention Center and is available starting when the Expo opens Friday, April 22 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. Following Department of Homeland Security standards for outdoor events, items prohibited at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon are backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, or anything over-the-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, handheld water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. Scooters, drones, dogs and oversized costumes are also not allowed on the course. Firefighters are allowed air tanks preapproved by the OKC bomb squad team.
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3. START LINE CORRALS Don’t forget your race bib! 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: Opens @ 5:30 a.m. Closes @ 6:20 a.m.
4. 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. PACERS Want to PR at the OKC Marathon? Red Coyote Running and Fitness 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. 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 21 by noon, or you will be shuttled to Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival.
7. WATER STOPS For your hydration needs, Mountain Berry Blast POWERADE and water will be provided at all Water Stops along the course. 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. 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. FINISHER TANKS & 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 tank behind the Love’s Travel Stops Stage. If you completed the Why We Run Weekend Series, your commemorative shirt and medal will be available for pick-up behind the stage at the finisher tanks tent as well. Marathon finisher tanks, 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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1. SHUTTLES/PARKING
For your hydration needs, Mountain Berry Blast POWERADE and water will be provided at all Water Stops along the course.
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 55 of this Event Guide. Shuttle transportation will be provided from Memorial Marathon partner hospitality hotels to downtown and back.
2. GEAR CHECK Gear Check is located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center and is available starting when the Expo opens Friday, April 22 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. Following Department of Homeland Security standards for outdoor events, items prohibited at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon are backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, or anything over-the-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, handheld water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. Scooters, drones, dogs and oversized costumes are also not allowed on the course. Firefighters are allowed air tanks preapproved by the OKC bomb squad team.
3. START LINE CORRALS Don’t forget your race bib! 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. Which wave you are in will depend on when you need to be in the Start Line Corral. The Half Marathon corral information is: Opens @ 7:00 a.m Closes @ 7:20 a.m.
The Start Line is located between 5th and 6th on Harvey in front of the Memorial Museum. Wheelchair Division 7:25 a.m. Half Marathon 7:30 a.m.
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.
5. PACERS
9. FINISHER TANKS & MEDALS
4. START TIME
Want to PR at the OKC Marathon? Red Coyote Running and Fitness provide pace group leaders for the following Half Marathon target 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. TIME LIMIT We want your race experience to be as positive and safe as possible. Runners in the Half Marathon will have 4.5 hours of course support starting from when the last Half Marathon corral is released from the Start Line. To complete the Half Marathon without being disqualified, you need to be to mile 9 by 11:00 a.m., or you will be shuttled back to Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival. 36 | OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON
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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 tank behind the Love’s Travel Stops Stage. If you completed the Why We Run Weekend Series, your commemorative shirt and medal will be available for pick-up behind the stage at the finisher tanks tent as well. You will only be able to receive your Half Marathon finisher tanks, medal, and Series shirt and medal for those who qualify on race day. There will be NO mail-outs post-event.
10. 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 weeks after the event.
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S AT U R DAY, A P R I L 2 3 1. 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 55 of this Event Guide.
2. GEAR CHECK Gear Check is located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center and is available starting when the Expo opens Friday, April 22 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. Following Department of Homeland Security standards for outdoor events, items prohibited at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon are backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, or anything over-the-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, handheld water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. Scooters, drones, dogs and oversized costumes are also not allowed on the course. Firefighters are allowed air tanks preapproved by the OKC bomb squad team.
3. START LINE CORRALS Don’t forget your race bib! 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. Which wave you are in will depend on when you need to be in the Start Line Corral. The 5K corral information is: Opens @ 6:30 a.m. Closes @ 7:20 a.m.
4. 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.
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8. 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.
5. START TIME The Start Line is located between 5th and 6th on Harvey in front of the Memorial Museum. Start 7:30 a.m.
6. TIME LIMIT We want your race experience to be as positive and safe as possible. Runners in the 5K will have 1.5 hours of course support starting from when the last 5K corral is released from the Start Line. To complete the 5K without being disqualified, you need to be to mile 2 by 8:30 a.m, or you will be shuttled back to Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival.
7. WATER STOPS There will be two Water Stops on the 5K course. The first is located just past mile 1 and the second will be in between mile 2 and 3 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.
9. 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. AWARDS The overall 5K 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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member must have their bib 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!
S U N D AY, A P R I L 2 4 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 55 of this Event Guide. Shuttle transportation will be provided from Memorial Marathon partner hospitality hotels to downtown and back. 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. Gear Check is located inside the Oklahoma City Convention Center and is available starting when the Expo opens Friday, April 22 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. Following Department of Homeland Security standards for outdoor events, items prohibited at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon are backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, or anything over-the-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, handheld water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. Scooters, drones, dogs and oversized costumes are also not allowed on the course. Firefighters are allowed air tanks preapproved by the OKC bomb squad team.
3. START LINE CORRALS FOR RELAY LEG 1 RUNNER ONLY Don’t forget your race bib! It is the only way you can enter into the Start Line Corral. Your race bib tracks your time and includes a map
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8. 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. MEDALS of the Start Line on the back. 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: Opens @ 5:30 a.m. Closes @ 6:20 a.m.
4. 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
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.
10. AWARDS 5. 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 being disqualified, you need to be to mile 21 by noon, or you will be shuttled to Scissortail Park to enjoy the Finish Line Festival.
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.
6. FUEL For your hydration needs, Mountain Berry Blast POWERADE and water will be provided at all Water Stops along the course. 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.
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
Governor’s Relay Challenge Presented by
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 Governor” T-shirt that will be mailed to you after the race.
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S AT U R DAY, A P R I L 2 3 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. If you are a school group that intends to bring a bus to the Kids Marathon, bus parking will be located on Robinson, next to the Paycom Center in the bus lane.
2. START LINE The Kids Marathon Start Line is located between 5th and 6th on Harvey. • Corrals open at 8:30 a.m. and the Kids Marathon starts at 9 a.m. • Be lined up no later than 8:45 a.m. to warm up with Mayor David Holt, State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister and Rumble, the Kids Marathon Chair Bison, announcements, and fun! • To enter the corral, you must have a bib. Load into the corrals from Robinson or Hudson on 6th, 7th, or 8th street. • Parents with strollers must start in the back of the corrals for the safety of the runners.
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. 42 | OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON
6. TEAR TAG PROCEDURES 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. Safety Net Runners will be in Bright Yellow shirts this year!
5. FINISH LINE The Kids Marathon will finish near Scissortail Park, Oklahoma City Boulevard between Walker and Harvey! 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. Only runners with bibs will be allowed in the Finish Line shoot. All others will need to stay in the designated location until we can safely connect kids with school groups and parents.
Only registered race participants will be allowed on the race 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 leave the Kids Finisher Corral area.
7. COURSE RULES Following Department of Homeland Security standards for outdoor events, items prohibited at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon are backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, or anything over-the-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, handheld water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. Scooters, drones, dogs and over-sized costumes are also not allowed on the course. Firefighters are allowed air tanks pre-approved by the OKC bomb squad team.
KIDS Marathon 8. WHERE TO WATCH Parents can watch from the Start Line between 5th and 6th on Harvey, anywhere along the race 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 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, while 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 many social media channels.
10. KIDS MARATHON GRADUATES The OKC Memorial Kids Marathon is for students 12 years and under. Once students reach the age of 13, they can graduate and run the Memorial 5K or other Memorial Marathon races. Keep up that healthy lifestyle, and thank you for being part of the Run to Remember!
NEW YEAR, MORE SCHOOLS The Kids Marathon is excited to be back in April and over double the amount of school groups participating in the event from last year! With four full months to prepare, team captains have been gearing up their students and registering for school rallies. Rallies are a great way to get kids engaged and thinking about the Kids Marathon. This year, we brought Rumble with us to visit schools and we are thankful for our Chair Bison. Catch him at the Kids Marathon Start Line warming up with the kids!
KIDS MARATHON CURRICULUM The more years that pass, the more people that were born after April 19, 1995. A new generation must learn the senselessness of violence and it is our mission to ensure they know what happened 27 years ago. The Kids Marathon is more than a run, it is a way to teach the younger generation Why We Run. Online and in our school group packets, our Why We Run Curriculum is available for free to help tell the story of those affected by the
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing on April 19, 1995, and to help kids understand Why We Run in honor of those lives. 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. OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON | 43
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PAST WINNERS
MALE
Past Winners
2021 Male Winner Jose Pablo Salazar Ezquerra Santiago, Chile 2:28:56
FEMALE
2021 Female Winner Layne Hammer Oklahoma City, OK 2:54:38
2020 Virtual Run Male Winners All 5,568 Participants
2013 Jake Buhler Edmond, OK 2:26:13
2006 Jerry Faulkner Edmond, OK 2:36:03
2020 Virtual Run Female Winners All 8,320 Participants
2014 Camille Herron Warr Acres, OK 2:51:20
2007 Amanda Luksetich Richmond, VA 3:13:11
2019 David Rhodes Edmond, OK 2:39:06
2012 Jake Buhler Edmond, OK 2:27:30
2005 Matt Aguero Poteau, OK 2:31:42
2019 Stephanie Andre Bixby, OK 2:45:07
2013 McKale Davis Fairfax, OK 2:53:30
2006 Sara Pizzochero Austin, TX 3:02:07
2018 Nathan Chamer Oklahoma City, OK 2:33:45
2011 Mindaugas Pukstas Stillwater, OK 2:31:34
2004 Conor Holt Norman, OK 2:22:54
2012 Camille Herron Warr Acres, OK 2:45:13
2005 Sara Pizzochero Austin, TX 3:05:09
2017 Arya Bahreini Edmond, OK 2:29:15
2010 Josh Stewart Ada, OK 2:34:26
2011 Alaina Zanin Stillwater, OK 3:05:19
2004 Tracy Evans Woodward, OK 3:13:55
2016 Patrick Gomez Norman, OK 2:38:43
2009 Jordan Kinley Norman, OK 2:27:19
2010 Catherine Lisle Oklahoma City, OK 2:54:22
2003 Kristen Jett Coppell, TX 3:15:44
2015 Scott Downard Norman, OK 2:31:30
2008 Nathan Adams Longwood, FL 2:36:43
2009 Catherine Odell Oklahoma City, OK 3:10:16
2014 Jason Cook Norman, OK 2:42:29
2007 Niklas Kroehn Villach, Austria 2:37:38
2002 Shawna Doty-Myers Richmond, TX 3:05:37
Course Record
2003 Conor Holt Norman, OK 2:26:55 2002 Jesse Williams Seattle, WA 2:39:36 2001 Peter Euler Pittsburg, KS 2:37:12
Course Record
2018 Kristen Radcliff Oklahoma City, OK 2:54:54 2017 Catherine “Cat” Lisle Edmond, OK 2:56:10 2016 Catherine “Cat” Lisle Edmond, OK 3:09:15 2015 Camille Herron Oklahoma City, OK 2:54:55
2008 Jennifer Graef Norman, OK 3:02:32
2001 Kim A. Bricker Edmond, OK 3:12:31
Memorial Marathon Course Records Men • Conor Holt of Norman, OK | 2:22:54 (2004) Women • Stephanie Andre of Bixby, OK | 2:45:07 (2019) Standard Wheelchair • Richard Vaughn | 4:31:02 (2015) Hand Crank • Kenneth Lewis | 1:36:43 (2016) Push Rim • David Satre | 3:11:03 (2018)
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WHY WE RUN A RUN TO REMEMBER
As featured in Sports & Fitness Magazine
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is unlike any other marathon out there. While the logistics may look the same — there are winners, Water Stops, mile markers, Finish Line tape, and medals — the mission of the race is what makes it stand apart. What you don’t see at other races are the 168 banners that line the final stretch. 168 banners with 168 different names and faces. 168 names and faces that are no longer with us. 168 names and faces that left empty chairs, grieving friends and families, and a community forever impacted. That’s why the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon was created — a Run to Remember. The Run to Remember brings together runners and spectators from around the world to honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Each race begins with 168 seconds of silence in honor of 168 lives lost. This race is about more than running — it’s about celebrating life. That’s the spirit in which the Memorial Marathon was conceptualized by three avid runners who, while on a morning run, created the outline for this inspiring event. The race also signifies the strength and resilience of Oklahoma City. Like the 46 | OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON
Survivor Tree at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum that stands strong today, the community stands equally strong in its support of this memorable event. Every neighborhood comes out to celebrate — each with its own unique tradition — and spectators enthusiastically cheer on each runner to the end. It’s a celebration not to be missed! The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is the sole beneficiary of Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon event proceeds. The Memorial and Museum receive no annual funding from local, state or federal government, so this event — the Memorial’s largest fundraiser — is critical for the mission to continue.
Our mission is to celebrate life, reach for the future, honor the memories of those who were killed and unite the world in hope. This is not just another marathon. It is a Run to Remember, and a race to show that we can each make a difference and change the world. The Run to Remember is and has been an important event in helping the Oklahoma City community to heal. What happened on April 19 and the impact of violence is a lesson that has more relevance than ever and is an essential story for younger generations to learn. Each runner has a different story, a different “why?” These are just a few of those stories.
Ran Them All The Ran Them Alls are an exclusive group of runners who have run every Memorial Marathon since the very beginning. It requires dedication, passion and a bit of logistical planning for each of these runners to attend annually. Deanna Duplanti is one of these elite Ran Them Alls. Deanna grew up loving the outdoors – biking, skateboarding and running everywhere. But her first race wasn’t until 1997. And she would argue it was divine intervention for running the first Memorial Marathon in 2001, a marathon driving distance from her home in Arkansas. “I don’t have a connection to anybody here in Oklahoma,” Deanna said. “I just felt driven to come here and run there first.” After that first marathon, Deanna was hooked. “I didn’t have a connection before, but now I feel like there is a kindred spirit. Each year. Very humbling. There’s such an excitement here for the Marathon, but there’s so much love on the course. People come out of their homes and cheer us on. The Ran Them All-ers are like my brothers and sisters, and I keep coming back because of the community here.” But it was more than the community that kept Deanna coming back year after year. Deanna runs each year in honor of Mickey B. Maroney, one of the 168 individuals killed on April 19, 1995. “Running on behalf or in honor of the 168 is just so inspiring to make that next step. I flipped a page the first year as they gave us names to look at and I just chose Mickey. There wasn’t any reason at that time, but I could not see running for anybody else each year like I have for him.” Deanna will run her 22nd OKC Memorial Marathon this year and plans to come back every year until she isn’t able to participate.
Running Together Running isn’t always an individual sport. In fact, an Oklahoma City school, Oklahoma Christian University (OC), has put together one of the largest teams the Memorial Marathon has ever had – 600 runners. Getting people together to build community means so much – especially for a cause that’s near and dear to your heart. And Team OC’s passion for gathering this large team comes from a special place. They run in memorial of a former teammate, Darci Thompson, who passed away a year and a half ago and is the founder of Team OC. “There were people out there that would not be running if it weren’t for Darci’s kind of spark. And she just inspired people to be fit,” said Mark Thompson, husband of Darci Thompson. “The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon weekend is the best that Oklahoma has to offer. Putting yourself out there and plugging into the community and giving back to the community, and that spirit just becomes contagious.” Associate Dean of Students Amy Roberts reflects on the bigger purpose of the Memorial Marathon and why it’s so important for Team OC to be involved. “It honors something that happened here, and we stop and we do something that betters our community, betters each other, betters our health.” OCU student, Tresdon Janes agrees that the running club goes beyond exercise and community. “We need to remember them and the loss of them, but also the impact that they had on this world. And remember just how much the human life means to all of us.” The OKC Memorial Marathon is all about community and supporting one another. Dubbed the Run to Remember, it’s a weekend of celebrating life together. Arianne Gillham, OC Fitness Center Director, explains how to make Race Weekend stretch beyond yourself. “Encourage your family. You know, it always starts at home. Reach out to your friends and your coworkers, just anybody who can enjoy that day with you.” Running together is more fun so don’t forget to grab your friend, neighbor, coworker, or family and sign up your big group for the Run to Remember!
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Age Is Just A Number Completing any one of the OKC Memorial Marathon races is a huge accomplishment. However, one particular runner stood out amongst the rest in the 2021 registration with an extra special accomplishment. Local Chickasha, Oklahoma resident, Burrel Gambel was the oldest participant at 100 years old. “I’m retired Air Force and really believe in exercise and physical examinations annually,” said Burrel. “At age 90, my doctor recommended I attempt the marathon. The Full Marathon was out of question but I decided on the Half.” Celebrating his 101st birthday in February, Burrel has decided to hang up his running shoes after 10 years of participating in the OKC Memorial Marathon. After completing the 5K in October 2021, Burrel explains why his running days were over. “I was pretty tired,” said Burrel. “After I finished, I gave an interview and I was out of breath.”
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Imagine that! Burrel says while he originally started with the Half Marathon, he eventually switched to the 5K. “I did four Half Marathons before I decided I need to switch to the 5K. One year, I did the Half Marathon in a hail storm and it was cold! But as soon as I got home and took a hot shower, I decided to go ahead and do it again.” But Burrel’s reason for participating goes beyond exercise and healthy living. He walks in honor of Susan Winchester’s sister, Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Clark, who was killed during the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, “I consider Susan, who is also from Chickasha, a close friend.” Burrel’s friends and family have joined in on the Run to Remember too. “The last Half I did, my neighbor, daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter all walked with me. It took a long time of course, but we did it.”
A Marathon Love Story For Jill and Dick Beardsley, the OKC Memorial Marathon brings back more than running. For the Beardsleys, the last weekend in April symbolizes the first time they met. Having won the London Marathon, Grandma’s Marathon, and famously coming in second in the Boston Marathon, Dick Beardsley’s reputation preceded him. He was invited to lend support and speak for several years as a featured legendary marathoner at the Memorial Marathon. He spent his weekend signing autographs, reliving old stories with fond racing friends, and working the Health & Fitness Expo, mingling with other runners and vendors. “I was at the Expo doing talks and a meet and greet thing, signing posters. I was just walking around the expo and came across the Austin Marathon Booth.” It’s there that Dick met Jill. Jill had worked for The Austin Marathon for several years under the owner and her close friend, Stacey Conley. Dick stopped to speak to the pair and later they all grabbed dinner with other racers and running legends. However, a spark was growing. Fast forward to the Austin Marathon, Dick was invited to come speak and Jill took the initiative. Dick recalls Jill asking Stacey if she could be in charge of getting “the guy from Minnesota” to and from his different commitments over race weekend. The spark grew from there as the pair began to email and meet up at various marathons. Now Dick and Jill are married and enjoy running their bed & breakfast in Minnesota. They both still run. Although Jill maintains she is the faster of the two.
“I can run faster than him. Just not on the race course. He shifts over to race mode there. But in training, I run faster.” However, the Memorial Marathon maintains a special place in both their hearts. “I fell in love with the whole idea of it. It’s a marathon and yes, people get together to run. But what it’s really about is looking back at what happened and remembering the adults and the kids that passed,” said Dick. “Every year that I come the first thing I would do is go to the Memorial. If that doesn’t give you goosebumps seeing those chairs and especially those little ones. This race gives you hope.” These stories are what make the Run to Remember. It’s a weekend that is dedicated to more than just running. It’s running for a purpose. It’s running to remember the 168 lives killed on April 19, 1995. As heartbreaking as that day was, these stories give us hope. Hope that we can continue to teach the brutality of the event and the tenderness of the response. That senseless violence does not destroy a community, but brings it closer together. Create your own story by signing up for the OKC Memorial Marathon today!
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JUST ICE IT. PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE OKC MEMORIAL MARATHON 2022
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A Special Thanks To Volunteers and Staff
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Chris Fleming, Marathon Trustee Chair Kari Watkins, Pres./CEO and Race Director Jordan Ward, Marathon Operations Dir. Quincy Taylor, Special Projects Director Alysha Burgess, Community Engagement Manager Race Announcers Whit Raymond Bart Yasso Mark Bravo Advertising and Design Ackerman McQueen pagebypaige design Quincy Taylor Awards Wes Roberts, Chairman Business Bob Byers, Chairman Sarah Abercrombie Adriana Garza Course Logan Burgess Course Marshals David Wood, Chairman Dillon Byrd, Coordinator MSgT Jessenia McKnight, Coordinator Manny Landaverde, Coordinator Courtney Baukal, Coordinator Brandon Bailey, Coordinator Alexandria Davis, Coordinator Emergency Planning Lucien Jones, Chairman Lester Wheeler, 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 Ronda Allan, Chairman Gear Check David Alexander, 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 Schmit, Coordinator Brett Burleson, Coordinator Alysha Burgess Lynne Porter Events Southwest Logistics Kevin Hayes, Chairman Patrick Owens, Coordinator Gabriel Taylor James Sing Chris Allbright Media & Public Relations Mark Bravo, Chairman Mary Ann Eckstein Medical Dr. Brian Coleman, Medical Director Kathleen Moore, Chairman James DeHaven, Chairman Kim Moore, R.N., Coordinator Tom Coniglione, M.D., Coordinator Susan Owens, R.N., Coordinator Kendall Choate, Coordinator Heather Yazdanipour, EMSA Merchandise Diana McGoohan Jennifer Clark Ashlie Daniels McKenna Hedrick Kara Jones Grace Lee Paula Luinstra On Course Medical Ed Sunderland, Chairman Marcia Sunderland, Coordinator Megan Bolin, Coordinator Pancake Breakfast Pastor Chris Dodson, Chairman Jackson Witt, Chairman Chanell Easton, Chairman
Photo, Video & Social Media Chris Barnes Dustin Potter Mary Ann Eckstein Lauren Long Candor Tony Stizza Public Service Communications Mike Rockey, Chairman Tom Webb, Coordinator Registration Suzie Bostick, Chairman Kathy Brown, Coordinator Results Rocky Chen, Chairman Sara McDermitt, Coordinator Dennis Faris, Coordinator Angie Spoon, Coordinator Relay Exchange Samantha Bentson, Chairman Keelee Bright, Vice Chairman Drivers Ross Lampert (Lead Car) Randal Marsh (SAG) Kimara O’Connor (SAG) Lorie Harned (SAG) Security Capt. Audrea George, OKCPD Sgt. Steve Johnson, OKCPD Sgt. Jesse Butts, OKCPD Joe Slawinski Sponsorships Lesli Massad Start/Finish Line Mark Hansen, Chairman Jerrod Hansen, Coordinator Dennis Zumwalt, Coordinator Gabriel Taylor Start & Finish Line Control Randy Swanson, Coordinator Keith McCombs, Coordinator Corey Norlin, Coordinator Adrienne Norlin, Coordinator Training Chuck Mikkelson, Chairman
Transportation Tina Gilliland Kathy Hixson, Coordinator T-Shirt Distribution Lisa Ellis, Chairman Amy Stephens, Coordinator Cherelle Ellis, Coordinator Jon St. Stauver, Coordinator Volunteers Alysha Burgess Water Stops Rodney Howard, Chairman Mac Thompson, Chairman Carin Christensen, Chairman Website and Online Communications Dustin Potter Ackerman McQueen Candor Wheelchair Division David Rudkin, Chairman Foundation Executive Committee John Kennedy, Chairman Susan Chambers, Vice Chair Eric Fares, Treasurer Mike Turpen, Secretary Bob Ross, Immediate Past Chairman Chris Fleming, Marathon Chair Ann-Clore Duncan, Education Chair Dave Hager, At-Large Member Polly Nichols, At-Large Member Sam Presti, At-Large Member Susan Winchester, At-Large Member Steven Taylor, At-Large Member Foundation Board Of Trustees Blayne Arthur Albert Ashwood Scott Briggs Michelle Brooks John Budd Dr. Susan Chambers Bryan Clifton Sandy Coats Valerie Couch Houda Elyazgi Jon Evans Erik Fares Jalal Farzaneh Austin Fugitt Rob Garbrecht
Brian Hackler Melanie Hall Mayor David Holt Melissa McLawhorn Houston Blu Hulsey Wesley Knight Bill Lance Austin Manger Kelli Masters Doug McClain 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 Chief Richard Kelley Steve Hill Brian Maughan Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Staff Sarah Abercrombie Ali Ali Chris Allbright Brandon Beleele Alysha Burgess Jennifer Clark Skye Conley Ashlie Daniels Lance Darnell Mary Ann Eckstein Mary Eppler Nicholas Fite Adriana Garza Tina Gilliland McKenna Hedrick Kara Jones Bobby Ledbetter Grace Lee Lauren Long Paula Luinstra Lesli Massad Donald Mayse Diana McGoohan Angel Moreno Lynne Porter Dustin Potter Randy Roschal Martin Lou Sanders Pat Shirley James Sing Joe Slawinski Helen Stiefmiller Gabriel Taylor Quincy Taylor Jordan Ward Kari Watkins Donovan Wicklund OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON | 51
Smile For Candid Color Photography Candid Color Photography will be located along the race course as well as at the Finish Line after the race to capture your picture. 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.
LO C AT I O N S 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
Finish Line Food Boxes
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Runner Recovery TIPS
with new marathon medical director Dr. Brian Coleman, MD University of Oklahoma Health, Family and Sports Medicine
Running, at any length, requires proper training both before AND after a race.
Running, while an incredible sport to be enjoyed both individually and in groups, can be draining and hard on the body. As a marathoner himself, Memorial Marathon Medical Director Dr. Brian Coleman speaks to how runners can properly prepare before, during and after their race.
“The months leading up to race day are the time to dial in and enjoy the process. Work on pace, distance, fueling strategies and running with people,” said Dr. Coleman.
Dr. Coleman has run the Memorial Marathon Full Marathon six times, bringing his marathon total to 76 Full Marathons in 48 states. Along with his impressive running history, Dr. Coleman has assisted in the Memorial Marathon Medical Tent under Dr. Tom Coniglione since 2003, minus the years he was deployed overseas.
BEFORE • Prepare Properly. Focus on the process of preparing and readying your body for the run. • Consider the 10% Rule. Ramp up your training gradually and don’t increase too many miles or too much speed too soon. • Plan your attire. Work on both your pace AND dress during training. Make sure you have the shoes and socks you like prior to Race Weekend. Be sure to monitor weather and have your outfit ready to go for race day. • Fuel. Test new fluids or energy snacks and fueling strategies before race day.
DAY OF RACE • Pace Yourself. Try not to get too excited and go out too fast. • Set Goals. Set reasonable goals that give you something to run towards. • Run Friendly. Stay aware of your surroundings and people running near you. Enjoy and interact with the crowds cheering you on. Remember to thank the many volunteers that make this weekend happen! 54 | OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON
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. Coleman recommends incorporating some of the following habits into your running routine to contribute to better post-run recovery.
• Have Fun! This is the time to enjoy and soak in the fun and the environment of the race and the event.
IMMEDIATE POST-RACE • Change of Clothes. Try to have a change of clothes to get out of wet or sweaty race clothes. • Meds. Avoid NSAID anti-inflammatory meds (ibuprofen, naproxen) for day of race due to an increased risk of kidney problems with dehydration. Acetaminophen may be ok. • Enjoy! Continue your active recovery by walking around the Finish Line Festival. • Stay Hydrated & Refuel. Hydrate and refuel with a well-balanced meal within a few hours. People tend to not eat a lot post-run and then are very hungry on day 2-3 after marathon. Try to maintain your diet routine. Avoid excessive alcohol. • Massage. Consider foam rolling or massage prior to having soreness set in.
FOLLOWING DAYS • Active Recovery. Continue walking or slow jogging. • Compression. Consider compression socks, especially if traveling by car or plane after a race. It can help with soreness and risk of blood clots. • Review. Have fun reviewing your race and the things you learned and the exciting parts of the run. • Active Stretching. Continue to work stretching into your everyday routine for long-term care.
“The OKC Memorial Marathon was
named one of the top 10 marathons to run with a purpose for a reason. The community support, the Memorial and the great course all lead to an amazing day that should be one to remember forever,”said Dr. Coleman.
For more information about health care at OU Health, visit https://www.ouhealth.com/.
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 Weekend 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 stations do not
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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 two 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 during Race Weekend 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-to-date 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 21 by noon in the Marathon, mile 9 by 11:00 in the Half Marathon, or mile 2 by 8:30 in the 5K, they will be shuttled 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, items prohibited at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon are backpacks, hydration vests, ruck packs, or anything over-the-shoulder are not allowed on buses, courses, or at the Start or Finish Line. Running belts, handheld water bottles, or clip-on water bottles less than one liter are allowed for you to use in these areas. Scooters, drones, dogs and over-sized costumes are also not allowed on the course. Firefighters are allowed air tanks pre-approved by the OKC bomb squad team. 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!
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