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Memorial Marathon Weekend is Here!

April 25, 2009

It is the most inspirational weekend of the year! The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is a weekend to celebrate life, and this year, 19,000 runners from 49 states and several foreign countries will come together with more than 6,000 volunteers and approximatley 50,000 spectators to experience the 2009 “Run to Remember.”

Pasta Party

Tonight, runners will get a chance to talk with survivors, family members and rescue workers at the Pasta Party from 5-8 p.m. on the Plaza overlooking the Memorial site. Marathon participants and family can purchase tickets for $10 per person at the Marathon Health & Fitness Expo and at the Pasta Party this evening. Join us for great music, great company and lots of carbs to get you ready to run!

Race Day Sunrise Service

Sunday morning, join Rev. Mark McAdow from First Church for a special Sunrise Service under the Survivor Tree. This special 5:30 a.m. service is designed specifically for Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon participants. Afterward, First Church will be serving up pancakes for Marathon participants as their annual service project. We thank First Church for all their support!

Race Times

Full Marathon: 6:30 a.m. (Robinson St. Corral)
Half Marathon: 6:30 a.m. (Robinson St. Corral)
Marathon Relay: 6:30 a.m. (Robinson St. Corral)
5K Memorial Walk: 6:40 a.m. (6th St. Corral)
Memorial Kids Marathon: 8:15 a.m. (Robinson St. Corral – after all other races clear start line)

Race Participants (record numbers in all races!)

Full Marathon – 2800
Half Marathon – 6500
Marathon Relay – 3500
5K Memorial Walk – 2500
Kids Marathon – 2500

A Place to Meet Your Runner

The Runners Reunite Area is on 5th Street between Broadway and Robinson. Plan to meet friends and family in this area following the race. Only participants with bibs will be allowed in Finishers Corral on Broadway. Kids Marathon participants will be corralled into the Kids Finish Park at 5th and Robinson to reunite with parents and/or designated sponsors. Take a moment to make sure you have filled out the back of your child’s bib with race day contact information.

Each runner has a complimentary voucher to experience the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum. The Memorial Museum will open early on race day at 9 a.m. to accommodate runners and their friends and families.

Enjoy the race! We hope your run is as inspirational to you as your running it is to us!

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