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While it is cheaper to stay by the airport an take the free race shuttle, all the action is downtown and in Bricktown. Spend the extra $$ and stay there … MORE
While it is cheaper to stay by the airport an take the free race shuttle, all the action is downtown and in Bricktown. Spend the extra $$ and stay there to really enjoy the city experience. Be sure to tour the museum, runners get free entry by showing their bib.
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Not my best but not my worst marathon performance. The support is amazing. The organization is amazing. The crowds are amazing. (yes, three amazings). It is for these reasons that … MORE
Not my best but not my worst marathon performance. The support is amazing. The organization is amazing. The crowds are amazing. (yes, three amazings). It is for these reasons that Runners’ World labels this as one to run and I agree. I like hills but this was actually worse than Tulsa in terms of hills. They never ended. Gorilla Hill was actually one of the easier hills – but the best supported – the one right after Gorilla Hill was tougher with more to come. Glad we did it but one and done for me. The reason for the run is evident. Starting at the Memorial is very special. The support from the city, the citizens, the organization and the volunteers is simply amazing (amazing yet again – enough cannot be said for OKC). They flat out know how to block off streets. Safest marathon I have ever run except maybe Berlin.
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The course has plenty of hills. But the clothes is very much worth it. Everything was well-run and organized and the core support was amazing. Spectators everywhere and all the … MORE
The course has plenty of hills. But the clothes is very much worth it. Everything was well-run and organized and the core support was amazing. Spectators everywhere and all the neighborhoods were filled with people cheering you on
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In 2019 they changed the course around the lake area. This helped with wind & hill issues from years prior (from what I’ve heard). The spectators and fan fair along … MORE
In 2019 they changed the course around the lake area. This helped with wind & hill issues from years prior (from what I’ve heard). The spectators and fan fair along this course make this race one of the best! Seriously, it felt like everyone in this city was at the course. The race is organized well. I shuttled from a host hotel to/from the start with no problems at all. I was looking for a course I thought I had the best chance at finishing as a first time full marathoner and this proved to be a success. The race is mostly flat, the expo was set up well, host hotels were welcoming and getting my family around the start/finish like was doable with the amount of info provided by the organization. The start to this race is so touching and somber with honoring the bombing victims & families. You can feel the way the tragedy touched this town and still does. Touching and impactful to experience.
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Emotional run seeing all the photos of everyone who died from the OKC bombing, arrive a day or two early so you can visit the memorial museum. Allow half a … MORE
Emotional run seeing all the photos of everyone who died from the OKC bombing, arrive a day or two early so you can visit the memorial museum. Allow half a day to really see it all and absorb the history.
The run was well supported. Enthusiastic volunteers.
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Ample aid stations, great community support, wonderful runner support. For as many runners as they had here, it went super smooth. The only thing that i missed out on was … MORE
Ample aid stations, great community support, wonderful runner support. For as many runners as they had here, it went super smooth. The only thing that i missed out on was getting my finisher shirt… it wasn’t in the finish area, but rather another part of a park. Oh well. Live and learn.
I ran this half marathon back in 2016 and can only tell you it’s gotten better. They changed the route for the full but this was my first time running … MORE
I ran this half marathon back in 2016 and can only tell you it’s gotten better. They changed the route for the full but this was my first time running the full. It was IMMACULATE and beautiful the entire course! Lots of porta potties along the course.
While the tragic events that caused this marathon to take place are hard to absorb, the tribute this race provides is incredible. The memorial is open before the race and you can pay your respects and join the morning prayer. Before the race starts there is a 168 second moment of silence to honor each of the victims that were killed in the bombing.
As the race begins it’s as the sun is rising and you enjoy downtown OKC. As you progress along the course the streetlights have banners with the names of the victims on them.
It’s extremely emotional. I just fell in love with the kind reminder this race holds. I’m honored I was able to participate and defiantly recommend this one!
The only downfall is it gets hot and humid as the day progresses. I finished in just under 4 hours but was definitely starting to feel the heat.
Wonderful race!! The museum is one of the best. Course was awesome and goes through much of the need to sees of okc. The photo company is terrible though. They … MORE
Wonderful race!! The museum is one of the best. Course was awesome and goes through much of the need to sees of okc. The photo company is terrible though. They don’t bother tagging the photos or using OCR or facial recognition technology like other photo companies that do races. Don’t count on getting your photo unless you want to go through 700 pages of lost and found photos. It’s a shame since every other part of the race was well organized and very well done!
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This was my sixth marathon in Oklahoma and my first in OKC. The expo is one of the best I have been to with lots of booths. I received two … MORE
This was my sixth marathon in Oklahoma and my first in OKC. The expo is one of the best I have been to with lots of booths. I received two shirts and a heavy medal. We started out cool with a waterfall corals. I had run a marathon the day before. So I ran the first 5 miles and then did intervals the rest of the race. I was with many of my maniac friends so it was a social race for me. The highlight I believe is Gorilla Hill. Lots of cheering fans and food/drinks including champagne. I think is maybe a race I repeat. As for after the race, it was well organized and the thing I loved; those that finished late had all of the food and beer that they could drink also the band was still playing. That could be five stars for me after a few disappointments at other races.
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I thought this race was terrific on so many levels. The emphasis on remembering the victims, survivors, families, first responders, etc., of the 1995 bombing made the entire weekend memorable. … MORE
I thought this race was terrific on so many levels. The emphasis on remembering the victims, survivors, families, first responders, etc., of the 1995 bombing made the entire weekend memorable. Having the chance to hear so many stories about that tragic day and visiting the memorial was emotional. The race was more challenging that I expected but was so well done. The number of volunteers and their passion was amazing. I would highly recommend this event to anyone.
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I participated in the first leg of the marathon relay and then continued on to complete the half marathon course. It's a well attending and well supported race. There are … MORE
I participated in the first leg of the marathon relay and then continued on to complete the half marathon course. It’s a well attending and well supported race. There are sections of the course that you no fan support. The half marathon course has some hills throughout but heavy during the later part of the course.
The expo is okay, the bib pickup and race shirts are not close together (opposite end of the facility from each other).
On race morning, there is a pancake option at the First Church (next to starting corrals) which is a nice touch. I would caution if you have a bag to check, pay attention to location that this occurs. It’s not at the starting area but several blocks away (at finish line).
The medal is great! Also, the tech shirts are nice.
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The city and residents really show up for this race, offering tons of course encouragement/spectators throughout the half. The course is a little more hilly than expected but not unmanageable, … MORE
The city and residents really show up for this race, offering tons of course encouragement/spectators throughout the half. The course is a little more hilly than expected but not unmanageable, a nice challenge — ran it about 4 mins slower than my PR. Pretty well organized from my perspective and you get two tech shirts — a race shirt and a finishers shirt.
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These were 4 of the best 4 hours of my life! So glad this was my first marathon and I hope to be back every year for as long as … MORE
These were 4 of the best 4 hours of my life! So glad this was my first marathon and I hope to be back every year for as long as my legs will run!
Hopefully next year my knee makes it the whole way though!
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I highly recommend this race. The cause is awesome and emotional, especially to the locals. The banners of those killed in the bombing are inspirational, as you run. It is … MORE
I highly recommend this race. The cause is awesome and emotional, especially to the locals. The banners of those killed in the bombing are inspirational, as you run. It is a challenging course, with unpredictable weather. Winds and some hills make it more difficult than you might expect. The crowd and enthusiasm make it one of my favorite yearly events.
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Great . Wish we where told that we where going up hill. Lots of support . Should treat all the races equally . Overall enjoyable. Great Sinery . MORE
Great .
Wish we where told that we where going up hill. Lots of support . Should treat all the races equally . Overall enjoyable. Great Sinery .
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Plenty of water/powerade stations through the course. Lots of people during the course to cheer you on when you start feeling like you can't finish. Well organized and course was … MORE
Plenty of water/powerade stations through the course.
Lots of people during the course to cheer you on when you start feeling like you can’t finish.
Well organized and course was well marked.
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Everything was good, this year it was a little difficult because of the elevations of the new course and there was really crowded spots. Missing the burguers at the end … MORE
Everything was good, this year it was a little difficult because of the elevations of the new course and there was really crowded spots. Missing the burguers at the end of the race
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Love the display of memorial banners for each of the bombing victims. The support of the course was great and the volunteers at the water stations were very friendly. What … MORE
Love the display of memorial banners for each of the bombing victims. The support of the course was great and the volunteers at the water stations were very friendly. What I didn’t like about the race is that around 3.5-4 miles the course merged with the 5K making the course crowded. This is usually the segment where runners should be settling into their pace, not dodging a wall of 5k walkers and stollers. I felt this area of the course was dangerous and should be re-evaluated. The 5k race should probably be a separate course from the marathon.
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A run thats full of emotion! You are there for the remembrance of those that lost thier live and the families that lost loved one. But there is fun to … MORE
A run thats full of emotion! You are there for the remembrance of those that lost thier live and the families that lost loved one. But there is fun to be had. Maricha bands drinks of all kinds people in costumes. It was an amazing expience! I will do it again as well as other races
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The views and sights this year was very beautiful. I had tons of fun this year as my linked photos will show, it was one of my funnest races yet … MORE
The views and sights this year was very beautiful. I had tons of fun this year as my linked photos will show, it was one of my funnest races yet and I look forward to running it again next year for my 3rd time in a row.
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Worth the trip to OKC!
While it is cheaper to stay by the airport an take the free race shuttle, all the action is downtown and in Bricktown. Spend the extra $$ and stay there … MORE
While it is cheaper to stay by the airport an take the free race shuttle, all the action is downtown and in Bricktown. Spend the extra $$ and stay there to really enjoy the city experience. Be sure to tour the museum, runners get free entry by showing their bib.
A race to remember.
Not my best but not my worst marathon performance. The support is amazing. The organization is amazing. The crowds are amazing. (yes, three amazings). It is for these reasons that … MORE
Not my best but not my worst marathon performance. The support is amazing. The organization is amazing. The crowds are amazing. (yes, three amazings). It is for these reasons that Runners’ World labels this as one to run and I agree. I like hills but this was actually worse than Tulsa in terms of hills. They never ended. Gorilla Hill was actually one of the easier hills – but the best supported – the one right after Gorilla Hill was tougher with more to come. Glad we did it but one and done for me. The reason for the run is evident. Starting at the Memorial is very special. The support from the city, the citizens, the organization and the volunteers is simply amazing (amazing yet again – enough cannot be said for OKC). They flat out know how to block off streets. Safest marathon I have ever run except maybe Berlin.
Great race for a great cause
The course has plenty of hills. But the clothes is very much worth it. Everything was well-run and organized and the core support was amazing. Spectators everywhere and all the … MORE
The course has plenty of hills. But the clothes is very much worth it. Everything was well-run and organized and the core support was amazing. Spectators everywhere and all the neighborhoods were filled with people cheering you on
Great First Marathon
In 2019 they changed the course around the lake area. This helped with wind & hill issues from years prior (from what I’ve heard). The spectators and fan fair along … MORE
In 2019 they changed the course around the lake area. This helped with wind & hill issues from years prior (from what I’ve heard). The spectators and fan fair along this course make this race one of the best! Seriously, it felt like everyone in this city was at the course. The race is organized well. I shuttled from a host hotel to/from the start with no problems at all. I was looking for a course I thought I had the best chance at finishing as a first time full marathoner and this proved to be a success. The race is mostly flat, the expo was set up well, host hotels were welcoming and getting my family around the start/finish like was doable with the amount of info provided by the organization. The start to this race is so touching and somber with honoring the bombing victims & families. You can feel the way the tragedy touched this town and still does. Touching and impactful to experience.
Terrific memorial run
Emotional run seeing all the photos of everyone who died from the OKC bombing, arrive a day or two early so you can visit the memorial museum. Allow half a … MORE
Emotional run seeing all the photos of everyone who died from the OKC bombing, arrive a day or two early so you can visit the memorial museum. Allow half a day to really see it all and absorb the history.
The run was well supported. Enthusiastic volunteers.
OKC Hospitality
Ample aid stations, great community support, wonderful runner support. For as many runners as they had here, it went super smooth. The only thing that i missed out on was … MORE
Ample aid stations, great community support, wonderful runner support. For as many runners as they had here, it went super smooth. The only thing that i missed out on was getting my finisher shirt… it wasn’t in the finish area, but rather another part of a park. Oh well. Live and learn.
Emotional and well organized
I ran this half marathon back in 2016 and can only tell you it’s gotten better. They changed the route for the full but this was my first time running … MORE
I ran this half marathon back in 2016 and can only tell you it’s gotten better. They changed the route for the full but this was my first time running the full. It was IMMACULATE and beautiful the entire course! Lots of porta potties along the course.
While the tragic events that caused this marathon to take place are hard to absorb, the tribute this race provides is incredible. The memorial is open before the race and you can pay your respects and join the morning prayer. Before the race starts there is a 168 second moment of silence to honor each of the victims that were killed in the bombing.
As the race begins it’s as the sun is rising and you enjoy downtown OKC. As you progress along the course the streetlights have banners with the names of the victims on them.
It’s extremely emotional. I just fell in love with the kind reminder this race holds. I’m honored I was able to participate and defiantly recommend this one!
The only downfall is it gets hot and humid as the day progresses. I finished in just under 4 hours but was definitely starting to feel the heat.
Great race except for photos
Wonderful race!! The museum is one of the best. Course was awesome and goes through much of the need to sees of okc. The photo company is terrible though. They … MORE
Wonderful race!! The museum is one of the best. Course was awesome and goes through much of the need to sees of okc. The photo company is terrible though. They don’t bother tagging the photos or using OCR or facial recognition technology like other photo companies that do races. Don’t count on getting your photo unless you want to go through 700 pages of lost and found photos. It’s a shame since every other part of the race was well organized and very well done!
I like this race
This was my sixth marathon in Oklahoma and my first in OKC. The expo is one of the best I have been to with lots of booths. I received two … MORE
This was my sixth marathon in Oklahoma and my first in OKC. The expo is one of the best I have been to with lots of booths. I received two shirts and a heavy medal. We started out cool with a waterfall corals. I had run a marathon the day before. So I ran the first 5 miles and then did intervals the rest of the race. I was with many of my maniac friends so it was a social race for me. The highlight I believe is Gorilla Hill. Lots of cheering fans and food/drinks including champagne. I think is maybe a race I repeat. As for after the race, it was well organized and the thing I loved; those that finished late had all of the food and beer that they could drink also the band was still playing. That could be five stars for me after a few disappointments at other races.
Challenging, Emotional and Memorable
I thought this race was terrific on so many levels. The emphasis on remembering the victims, survivors, families, first responders, etc., of the 1995 bombing made the entire weekend memorable. … MORE
I thought this race was terrific on so many levels. The emphasis on remembering the victims, survivors, families, first responders, etc., of the 1995 bombing made the entire weekend memorable. Having the chance to hear so many stories about that tragic day and visiting the memorial was emotional. The race was more challenging that I expected but was so well done. The number of volunteers and their passion was amazing. I would highly recommend this event to anyone.
Run to remember
I participated in the first leg of the marathon relay and then continued on to complete the half marathon course. It's a well attending and well supported race. There are … MORE
I participated in the first leg of the marathon relay and then continued on to complete the half marathon course. It’s a well attending and well supported race. There are sections of the course that you no fan support. The half marathon course has some hills throughout but heavy during the later part of the course.
The expo is okay, the bib pickup and race shirts are not close together (opposite end of the facility from each other).
On race morning, there is a pancake option at the First Church (next to starting corrals) which is a nice touch. I would caution if you have a bag to check, pay attention to location that this occurs. It’s not at the starting area but several blocks away (at finish line).
The medal is great! Also, the tech shirts are nice.
Great Course Entertainment/Encouragement
The city and residents really show up for this race, offering tons of course encouragement/spectators throughout the half. The course is a little more hilly than expected but not unmanageable, … MORE
The city and residents really show up for this race, offering tons of course encouragement/spectators throughout the half. The course is a little more hilly than expected but not unmanageable, a nice challenge — ran it about 4 mins slower than my PR. Pretty well organized from my perspective and you get two tech shirts — a race shirt and a finishers shirt.
AMAZING!!!
These were 4 of the best 4 hours of my life! So glad this was my first marathon and I hope to be back every year for as long as … MORE
These were 4 of the best 4 hours of my life! So glad this was my first marathon and I hope to be back every year for as long as my legs will run!
Hopefully next year my knee makes it the whole way though!
Great crowd support and enthusiasm.
I highly recommend this race. The cause is awesome and emotional, especially to the locals. The banners of those killed in the bombing are inspirational, as you run. It is … MORE
I highly recommend this race. The cause is awesome and emotional, especially to the locals. The banners of those killed in the bombing are inspirational, as you run. It is a challenging course, with unpredictable weather. Winds and some hills make it more difficult than you might expect. The crowd and enthusiasm make it one of my favorite yearly events.
Great.
Great . Wish we where told that we where going up hill. Lots of support . Should treat all the races equally . Overall enjoyable. Great Sinery . MORE
Great .
Wish we where told that we where going up hill. Lots of support . Should treat all the races equally . Overall enjoyable. Great Sinery .
Great marathon for a first marathon!
Plenty of water/powerade stations through the course. Lots of people during the course to cheer you on when you start feeling like you can't finish. Well organized and course was … MORE
Plenty of water/powerade stations through the course.
Lots of people during the course to cheer you on when you start feeling like you can’t finish.
Well organized and course was well marked.
Nice run
Everything was good, this year it was a little difficult because of the elevations of the new course and there was really crowded spots. Missing the burguers at the end … MORE
Everything was good, this year it was a little difficult because of the elevations of the new course and there was really crowded spots. Missing the burguers at the end of the race
Emotional
Love the display of memorial banners for each of the bombing victims. The support of the course was great and the volunteers at the water stations were very friendly. What … MORE
Love the display of memorial banners for each of the bombing victims. The support of the course was great and the volunteers at the water stations were very friendly. What I didn’t like about the race is that around 3.5-4 miles the course merged with the 5K making the course crowded. This is usually the segment where runners should be settling into their pace, not dodging a wall of 5k walkers and stollers. I felt this area of the course was dangerous and should be re-evaluated. The 5k race should probably be a separate course from the marathon.
A blast
A run thats full of emotion! You are there for the remembrance of those that lost thier live and the families that lost loved one. But there is fun to … MORE
A run thats full of emotion! You are there for the remembrance of those that lost thier live and the families that lost loved one. But there is fun to be had. Maricha bands drinks of all kinds people in costumes. It was an amazing expience! I will do it again as well as other races
Changed the course
The views and sights this year was very beautiful. I had tons of fun this year as my linked photos will show, it was one of my funnest races yet … MORE
The views and sights this year was very beautiful. I had tons of fun this year as my linked photos will show, it was one of my funnest races yet and I look forward to running it again next year for my 3rd time in a row.