OKC Memorial Marathon 2024: Where to park, race information, road closures
This weekend during the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon runners across the globe will run to remember the April 19, 1995, domestic terrorism truck bombing that destroyed more than one-third of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Here's everything to know about this weekend's scheduled events, where to park.
What streets will be closed and when during OKC memorial marathon?
The first mile of the route, including sections of N Harvey, Park, N Robinson and Reno, is estimated to close beginning at 4:30 a.m. and will reopen at 10 a.m. By about 7:05 a.m., all streets along the route will close. The earliest reopening will be at the first mile marker at 8:31 a.m., and the last reopening is expected at 1:40 p.m. at mile 26.
See the map below to see the entire OKC Memorial Marathon course map and estimated street closures.
When does the OKC Memorial Marathon start?
Saturday's marathon begins at 6:30 a.m., and the 5k will start at 7 a.m. The 5k is expected to finish around 8:50 a.m., and the marathon is expected to finish around 1:33 p.m.
Sunday's relay race and half marathon will begin at 6 a.m. and are expected to finish around 11:36 a.m.
Where to park for the OKC Memorial Marathon
According to the OKC Memorial Marathon website, there are several privately owned parking lots near the start and finish lines.
The website asks participants to avoid parking in residential, church or business driveways.
Race information for the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
OKC Memorial Marathon
At 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, runners will participate in the 26.2 mile marathon starting at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum downtown.
Along the way, runners will see 168 banners — each with the name of a victim killed in the Oklahoma City bombing.
5k race
At 7 a.m. on Saturday, runners participating in the 5k will have 1.5 hours of course support starting from when the last corral is released from the start line.
Senior marathon
At 8 a.m. on Saturday, participants 65 and older will run in a 1.2 mile race.
Kids Marathon
At 9 a.m. on Saturday, kids 12 and under will participate in a 1.2 mile race
Half marathon
At 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, runners participating in the half marathon will also begin at the Oklahoma City Memorial & Museum.
Relay race
Also at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday is the relay race where runners will experience the marathon with a team.
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