Very nice race. The people that put the race on did a great job. Pasta party workers - out standing. Very freindly city. Early start nice, good course nice metal.

I am a social marathoner, meaning I am pretty slow (about 5 hours) and run them for fun. This was my fourth. The weather was perfect and many from my Runners Edge/Kansas City group had PRs. The start was in the 40's and the finish was about 62 degrees. The course was pretty flat and had a mix of city/residential. Beautiful neighborhoods! Very well organized and the volunteers couldn't have been more helpful and nice. I didn't attend, but heard the pasta dinner was emotional with the victims families serving the runners. I was told they just kept saying 'thanks'. I went to the memorial the day before and it was very emotional. However, there were very little spectators and quite a few of them I had to start cheering to get them to cheer. The hotel I stayed in (5 miles from start) did not have a shuttle, but the one next door did. Transportation was plentiful. We didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes to get to or from the marathon. I would definitely recommend it!

This is the second time I've run the marathon although I've participated in the relay a couple of times. Each year the organization is first class and the weather the last two years has been nearly perfect. I ran 8 minutes faster this past weekend in OKC than I did in Chicago last October, and that's supposed to be fast course. The start of this race is particularly meaningful and there are reminders throughout the race as to why this event is special.

Best marathon I have ever run. Course was great, water stops were plentiful, and crowd support good. Have never had people thank me for running in a marathon. The 168 seconds of silence before race start was a great inspiration. Have run all 4 years and will continue to support the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. A real RUN TO REMEMBER.

What a great race. I ran 4/24/05 and loved the course and the support. Nice award medal and great finisher shirt. The weather was great this year and the wind was not a problem only around the lake. This is a great marathon and I would recommend it to anyone. A fairly flat course with some rolling hills. Great support all over the course. A top rated marathon and very moving!

This marathon has an early start option of 4:30AM for those that might take longer than 6 hours and others that prefer an early start. There were no water station, first aid, police protection, event volunteers, intersections were opened for traffic, the few marks (arrows) sprayed on the road were at times confused with utility marking (cable, OG&E, etc.), the 8'X10' signs at intersections were confused with 'For Sale, Garage Sale, Realtor's Sign'... for 3 full hours!!!! Around 150 early starters were without water, PowerAde, and GU. Some runners, including me, had to trespass in neighboring properties to drink water from garden hose. It seems fair that since early starters paid the same amount for registration than those starting at 6:30AM that we should deserve the same service and no less. Poor planning.

What a great experience for a first marathon! The course was a little tough, especially later on when thing turned a little more hilly than expected but at least there was barely any wind this year. The thing that made this marathon so special were the people. Lots and lots of very friendly volunteers who would thank the runners for being there and were going out of their way to help out. It was a fantastic event! And I will for sure run it again next year.

This was my first marathon and all can say is wow! The OKC people are the best! The weather was excellent, the course beautiful, spectators support was superb! There were a zillon water stations fully stocked and music everywhere! I loved the course that wound past the capitol building and the lake and through beautiful pristene neighborhoods! The pre-race start program was emotional to say the least! Thank you OKC- it truly was a run to remember! I'll be back!

This was the very first marathon race that I had participated in when it was in its second year. It was wonderful! There was so many people to support you and keep you motivated, and that alone was enough to keep you going. It was very well planned out and I thought it went very well. Since then I have returned every year.

My second marathon and I could not have picked a better one. Extremely well organized. Great course and OKC loves its runners and it shows it by the turn out. The water and aid stations were something else - very supportive and energizing. The wife and I will be there in '05 for her second and my fourth.