OKC Memorial Marathon 2026: Route, results, how to track runners

TL;DR

The OKC Memorial Marathon 2026 is scheduled for April 24-26, featuring various events including a full marathon on April 26. Runners can track their progress in real-time using the official marathon app.

Key points

OKC Memorial Marathon takes place April 24-26, 2026
Main marathon event starts at 6:30 a.m. on April 26
Runners can be tracked via the official marathon app
Route includes downtown OKC, Bricktown, and Lake Hefner
Race results available on MyChipTime.com and the marathon app

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OKC Memorial Marathon 2026

OKC Memorial Marathon 2026: Route, results, how to track runners Each year in April, thousands of runners and volunteers take to the streets of Oklahoma City to remember the lives lost in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, and the resilience of a city that now marks the occasion with a marathon. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, now in its 26th year, takes place over the weekend of April 24-26. Last year, the race drew more than 26,000 entrants, a record for one of the nation's most respected marathons. Here's what to know about the Run to Remember.

When is the OKC Memorial Marathon?

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon includes events taking place over three days, from Friday, April 24, until Sunday, April 26. The OKC Memorial Museum will be open for free to those with a racing bib or confirmation of a race registration. **More:** OKC Memorial to host 31st annual remembrance ceremony, free admission day Races on Saturday include the Memorial 5K, senior marathon and kids marathon. The health and fitness expo will be open again on Saturday, along with free admission to the museum. The main event happens on Sunday. Runners for the OKC Memorial Marathon can attend a 5 a.m. runner's mass at St. Joseph's Old Cathedral before a sunrise service at the Survivor Tree and pancake breakfast. At 6:15 a.m. Sunday morning, runners will participate in 168 seconds of silence to remember those lost in the bombing. The full marathon begins at 6:30 a.m.

OKC marathon route

The full marathon will begin outside of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, which is between 5th and 6th streets on Harvey Avenue. After a circuit around downtown OKC, the route then heads north, passing through Bricktown and Deep Deuce before crossing behind the Oklahoma Capitol. From there, the marathon will venture further north to the Nichols Hills and Britton neighborhoods. On the return leg, runners will pass by Lake Hefner and run down Classen Boulevard until they again reach downtown to complete 26.2 miles. The race will end near Scissortail Park. **More:**

Q&A

What is the schedule for the OKC Memorial Marathon 2026?

The marathon events will take place from April 24 to April 26, with the main marathon starting at 6:30 a.m. on April 26.

How can I track runners during the OKC Memorial Marathon?

Runners can be tracked in real-time using the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon app, which provides notifications when they cross the finish line.

What is the route for the OKC Memorial Marathon 2026?

The marathon route starts outside the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, passes through downtown OKC, Bricktown, and Lake Hefner, and ends near Scissortail Park.