Marathon Details - Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

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Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon & Half Marathon, Relay, 5K

Oklahoma City, OK USA

April 28, 2024

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Name:	Mollie Bennett
Address:	PO Box 323 Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone Number:	405-235-3313
Fax Number:	405-235-3315
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Course 4.5

Organization 4.5

Spectators 4.4

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T. O. from Philadelphia, PA (5/5/2023) "Awesome and Meaningful" (about: 2023) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race honors those killed, those injured and those changed forever by the 1995 bombing. It is the primary source of funds for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the memorial and museum. Loved the course, the atmosphere and most of all the incredibly positive spirit and support of the locals. The people are awesome, loud and generous with their own snacks and drinks right in front of their houses in addition to the official race water stops. They are so appreciative of the runners who travel to support their race, their memorial and their community. One of my all time favorite races and experiences!
J. G. from Williamsburg, Virginia (4/26/2022) "A major marathon with a small town feel" (about: 2022) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has all of the benefits of a major marathon, yet retains a small town feel. Top tier race organization regarding support, expo, swag, medal, communication and course. The cause for the race is sincere and thoughtfully recognized throughout the weekend. The expo had numerous vendors and just like the pre-Covid days, there were plenty of free samples! Comminucation about updates and a weather delay were frequent . The course goes through numerous neighborhoods, no industrial areas, and there are folks having picnics on their front lawns to cheer you on. My favorite cheer spot was at 'Gorilla HIll'. I did find the course more hilly than I expected, especially during the first 15 miles. Many of the roads are concrete, so the surface has a hard feel. Nice finish area and again, everything was well organized . These folks really know how to put on a top race! I would run it again!
c. w. from Pottstown, PA (10/11/2021) "Great crowds for OKC's marathon" (about: 2021) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 After 3 delays, we finally got to run around OKC. You don't have the sights of NYC or LA but you have enthusiastic crowds turning out to support you and providing treats such as beer, mimosas, breakfast sausages, donuts and bounce houses (yes, 3 of them) for you to enjoy. The finish is in a large park for you to spread out in. The organization was very good with regular emails to remind you the rules about masks. The course has a few hills but nothing that you will curse about.
R. L. from Houston TX (10/8/2021) "Great experience" (about: 2021) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Oklahoma City Memorial Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Packet pickup, Expo, Restrictions in Place for COVID, good. Sunday morning at the Church. Pancake breakfast, delicious! Close monitoring of corral entrances, Good. Entire course was monitored for safety. Water stations everywhere. Keep up the good work!
J. M. from Oklahoma (4/29/2019) "Amazing" (about: 2019) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 By far one of the BEST marathons in the country. Not only does the entire OKC area come out in support of the participants, but the race organizers help those who lost their lives during the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing be remembered throughout the entire course. The course is fast, well marked, and there are water/first aid stations every other mile or so. It also takes you through many of the historic neighborhoods in OKC metro. I would highly recommend this race for the first timer to the competitive marathoner.
David Weiss from Brookpark, Ohio (5/19/2018) "Everything about this race- Absolutely top notch" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a top-notch fantastic race! The Good - easy packet pickup, nice expo - moving 168 seconds of silence for lives lost in OKC bombing - parking for race, easy - easy to find corral to start - beautiful weather race morning - interesting course, bricktown, the arena, the lake area, the "Gorilla Hill" neighborhood was awesome, seeing the 168 signs along the course ...really enjoyed the course - my first time in OKC, beautiful city, clean, friendly people, great weather after a freezing (with snow included) April in Ohio, memorial and museum very moving -excellent crowd support of race - plentiful aid stations - getting a second finishers shirt after race, very cool - excellent medal - finishing race and a gentleman volunteer comes up to give me my medal, as he got closer I thought "he looks familiar", and as he went to put my medal around my neck I realized "Oh my God, it's Barry Switzer'l as a football coach, what a thrill to get my medal and shake hands w a legendary, national championship winning (W OU) and Super Bowl winning (w the Cowboys) coach!!! Awesome way to end the race! As I walked around the city after the race and at the airport that night multiple people walked up and sincerely stopped me and said "thank you for running in the race." The bad- - race a bit pricey, but well worth it - my time, plodded along - was a bit warm by the end of the race (close to 80 degrees) The ugly - that I couldn't stay in this awesome city longer! Great race, glad I ran this race to get Oklahome checked off the state's list! I highly recommend this race!
T. S. from Indianapolis (5/2/2018) "A moving event, even if I wasn't" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my slowest marathon but one of my favorites. I have never had a more moving marathon experience than thousands of people standing silent at the starting line for 168 seconds as a tribute to the 168 who died on that terrible April day 23 years ago. And along the course there are 168 banners with the names of the victims. It doesn't mean this was a somber event. The rowdy spectators and upwards of 3,000 volunteers made it so us runners were enjoying it even if some of us (ie., me) were just plodding along. If you haven't run in Oklahoma, be prepared for some wind. Check that, a lot of wind. But hey, sometimes it pushes you along, sometimes it pushes you backward. Guess it all evens out. I highly recommend this race.
E. C. from Oklahoma City, OK (4/27/2018) "Great Race" (about: 2017) 4-5 previous marathons \| 2 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I am from Oklahoma City, so this is a race that I have ran several times. I really enjoy Walnut bridge at 2km in, Gorilla Hill (the guy sitting in his white suite smoking a cigar and drinking whiskey as you run by), the drummers, the kids at McGuinness, the loop around the lake (watch for the ducks and geese), the halfway point and the encouragment along the way.
D. K. from Madison, WI (5/3/2017) "A top-10 must run event" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The OKC marathon lives up to the reputation of a top-10 event. Thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and spectators - you were wonderful. Thank you to the crews who cleared the Saturday extensive storm damage (trees, roofs) from the course. It was an honor to run to remember.
R. H. from Houston, TX (5/2/2017) "Race was well worth the trip" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my first time to run this marathon, it's always been on my list to do and I finally got around to it this year. Wish I had done it sooner because it's a really good event. Pro's: -Course starts at the Memorial with 168 seconds of silence. Really helps get your mind straight about why you're there and the really important things in life -This event is the main fundraiser for the Memorial and Museum, and it's such a great way for the OKC community to come together and help support it -Banners along the course with the names of each of the 168 victims -Course takes you around the sights in OKC (Chesapeake Arena, Bricktown, State capitol, Lake Hefner, Chinatown) -My hotel (Embassy Suites) opened their breakfast buffet at 4am on race morning, and also had free spare supplies for runners like band-aids, vaseline, chap-stick, etc... -Shuttles from hotels to race start, and back to hotels after the race was really efficient and saved us out-of-towners from having to drive and find parking on race morning...really nice! -On the shuttle buses they played inspirational videos about the memorial and the marathon while we were driving to the start -City of OKC and marathon organizers did a great job getting the course ready. There was some uber nasty weather that came through the day before and they had to work throughout the night to clear fallen trees from the course. Cons: -Spectator support was lacking. This was probably due to the weather (it was in the 40's and drizzly when the race started). If the weather had been better I think the crowd support would have been too. -Wind at the lake was brutal! This isn't a PR course, and I still liked running by the lake. Just be aware that the wind can really kick your tail -Wish there had been a better selection of race merchandise. I would have liked to purchase additional race merchandise but the selection was almost non-existent. -Maybe don't have the race shirt be a blue pastel color Great race, great cause, and a great community. This was my first time to visit OKC, and based on our experience this past weekend we'll definitely come back.

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T. O. from Philadelphia, PA (5/5/2023) "Awesome and Meaningful" (about: 2023) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race honors those killed, those injured and those changed forever by the 1995 bombing. It is the primary source of funds for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the memorial and museum. Loved the course, the atmosphere and most of all the incredibly positive spirit and support of the locals. The people are awesome, loud and generous with their own snacks and drinks right in front of their houses in addition to the official race water stops. They are so appreciative of the runners who travel to support their race, their memorial and their community. One of my all time favorite races and experiences!
J. G. from Williamsburg, Virginia (4/26/2022) "A major marathon with a small town feel" (about: 2022) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has all of the benefits of a major marathon, yet retains a small town feel. Top tier race organization regarding support, expo, swag, medal, communication and course. The cause for the race is sincere and thoughtfully recognized throughout the weekend. The expo had numerous vendors and just like the pre-Covid days, there were plenty of free samples! Comminucation about updates and a weather delay were frequent . The course goes through numerous neighborhoods, no industrial areas, and there are folks having picnics on their front lawns to cheer you on. My favorite cheer spot was at 'Gorilla HIll'. I did find the course more hilly than I expected, especially during the first 15 miles. Many of the roads are concrete, so the surface has a hard feel. Nice finish area and again, everything was well organized . These folks really know how to put on a top race! I would run it again!
c. w. from Pottstown, PA (10/11/2021) "Great crowds for OKC's marathon" (about: 2021) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 After 3 delays, we finally got to run around OKC. You don't have the sights of NYC or LA but you have enthusiastic crowds turning out to support you and providing treats such as beer, mimosas, breakfast sausages, donuts and bounce houses (yes, 3 of them) for you to enjoy. The finish is in a large park for you to spread out in. The organization was very good with regular emails to remind you the rules about masks. The course has a few hills but nothing that you will curse about.
R. L. from Houston TX (10/8/2021) "Great experience" (about: 2021) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Oklahoma City Memorial Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Packet pickup, Expo, Restrictions in Place for COVID, good. Sunday morning at the Church. Pancake breakfast, delicious! Close monitoring of corral entrances, Good. Entire course was monitored for safety. Water stations everywhere. Keep up the good work!
J. M. from Oklahoma (4/29/2019) "Amazing" (about: 2019) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 By far one of the BEST marathons in the country. Not only does the entire OKC area come out in support of the participants, but the race organizers help those who lost their lives during the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing be remembered throughout the entire course. The course is fast, well marked, and there are water/first aid stations every other mile or so. It also takes you through many of the historic neighborhoods in OKC metro. I would highly recommend this race for the first timer to the competitive marathoner.
David Weiss from Brookpark, Ohio (5/19/2018) "Everything about this race- Absolutely top notch" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a top-notch fantastic race! The Good - easy packet pickup, nice expo - moving 168 seconds of silence for lives lost in OKC bombing - parking for race, easy - easy to find corral to start - beautiful weather race morning - interesting course, bricktown, the arena, the lake area, the "Gorilla Hill" neighborhood was awesome, seeing the 168 signs along the course ...really enjoyed the course - my first time in OKC, beautiful city, clean, friendly people, great weather after a freezing (with snow included) April in Ohio, memorial and museum very moving -excellent crowd support of race - plentiful aid stations - getting a second finishers shirt after race, very cool - excellent medal - finishing race and a gentleman volunteer comes up to give me my medal, as he got closer I thought "he looks familiar", and as he went to put my medal around my neck I realized "Oh my God, it's Barry Switzer'l as a football coach, what a thrill to get my medal and shake hands w a legendary, national championship winning (W OU) and Super Bowl winning (w the Cowboys) coach!!! Awesome way to end the race! As I walked around the city after the race and at the airport that night multiple people walked up and sincerely stopped me and said "thank you for running in the race." The bad- - race a bit pricey, but well worth it - my time, plodded along - was a bit warm by the end of the race (close to 80 degrees) The ugly - that I couldn't stay in this awesome city longer! Great race, glad I ran this race to get Oklahome checked off the state's list! I highly recommend this race!
T. S. from Indianapolis (5/2/2018) "A moving event, even if I wasn't" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my slowest marathon but one of my favorites. I have never had a more moving marathon experience than thousands of people standing silent at the starting line for 168 seconds as a tribute to the 168 who died on that terrible April day 23 years ago. And along the course there are 168 banners with the names of the victims. It doesn't mean this was a somber event. The rowdy spectators and upwards of 3,000 volunteers made it so us runners were enjoying it even if some of us (ie., me) were just plodding along. If you haven't run in Oklahoma, be prepared for some wind. Check that, a lot of wind. But hey, sometimes it pushes you along, sometimes it pushes you backward. Guess it all evens out. I highly recommend this race.
E. C. from Oklahoma City, OK (4/27/2018) "Great Race" (about: 2017) 4-5 previous marathons \| 2 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I am from Oklahoma City, so this is a race that I have ran several times. I really enjoy Walnut bridge at 2km in, Gorilla Hill (the guy sitting in his white suite smoking a cigar and drinking whiskey as you run by), the drummers, the kids at McGuinness, the loop around the lake (watch for the ducks and geese), the halfway point and the encouragment along the way.
D. K. from Madison, WI (5/3/2017) "A top-10 must run event" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The OKC marathon lives up to the reputation of a top-10 event. Thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and spectators - you were wonderful. Thank you to the crews who cleared the Saturday extensive storm damage (trees, roofs) from the course. It was an honor to run to remember.
R. H. from Houston, TX (5/2/2017) "Race was well worth the trip" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my first time to run this marathon, it's always been on my list to do and I finally got around to it this year. Wish I had done it sooner because it's a really good event. Pro's: -Course starts at the Memorial with 168 seconds of silence. Really helps get your mind straight about why you're there and the really important things in life -This event is the main fundraiser for the Memorial and Museum, and it's such a great way for the OKC community to come together and help support it -Banners along the course with the names of each of the 168 victims -Course takes you around the sights in OKC (Chesapeake Arena, Bricktown, State capitol, Lake Hefner, Chinatown) -My hotel (Embassy Suites) opened their breakfast buffet at 4am on race morning, and also had free spare supplies for runners like band-aids, vaseline, chap-stick, etc... -Shuttles from hotels to race start, and back to hotels after the race was really efficient and saved us out-of-towners from having to drive and find parking on race morning...really nice! -On the shuttle buses they played inspirational videos about the memorial and the marathon while we were driving to the start -City of OKC and marathon organizers did a great job getting the course ready. There was some uber nasty weather that came through the day before and they had to work throughout the night to clear fallen trees from the course. Cons: -Spectator support was lacking. This was probably due to the weather (it was in the 40's and drizzly when the race started). If the weather had been better I think the crowd support would have been too. -Wind at the lake was brutal! This isn't a PR course, and I still liked running by the lake. Just be aware that the wind can really kick your tail -Wish there had been a better selection of race merchandise. I would have liked to purchase additional race merchandise but the selection was almost non-existent. -Maybe don't have the race shirt be a blue pastel color Great race, great cause, and a great community. This was my first time to visit OKC, and based on our experience this past weekend we'll definitely come back.

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