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12th Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Will Be Held this Sunday

Media Contact
Kari Watkins
405.235.3313 or 405.830.6114
kw@oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org

***MEDIA ADVISORY***
12th Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Will Be Held this Sunday
More than 25,000 runners expected to hit the streets
Marathon honors those lost in the 1995 bombing and benefits the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Marathon Media Guide

WHAT
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon was a simple idea conceptualized 12 years ago by two Oklahoma businessmen while running through downtown Oklahoma City. From its inaugural race in 2001 with just shy of 5,000 participants, now the 2012 event will host more 25,000 runners and walkers. The mission of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is to celebrate life, reach for the future, honor the memories of those who were killed and unite the world in hope.

The Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation is the sole beneficiary of Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon event proceeds. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has contributed $3 million dollars to the Memorial since its inception. It is the largest fundraiser the Memorial has each year and is critical to the upkeep and maintenance since the Memorial & Museum receive no annual appropriations from the city, state or federal governments.

WHEN
Sunday, April 29th, 2012

SCHEDULE
Please e-mail kw@oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org to reserve your credentials or visit OKCMarathon.com and click “media.”
5:30 a.m. Start Line: 6th and Harvey (runners begin lining up)
5:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at the Survivor Tree
5:30 a.m. First Church Pancake Breakfast Opens @ the church at 5th & Robinson
5:55 a.m. Corral Staging of Chip Timed Runners on Harvey Avenue Untimed Memorial 5K participants in the 6th Street Corral
6:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
6:15 a.m. 168 Seconds of Silence
6:20 a.m. National Anthem performed by Bryan White
6:25 a.m. Marathon Wheelchair Start
6:30 a.m. Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay (Timed Events)
6:40 a.m. Memorial 5K Start (6th Street Corral Opens to Harvey after Marathon Start Clears)
8:00 a.m. Kids Warm Up
8:15 a.m. Kids Marathon Start
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Post-Race Concert Bryan White (open to the public) Under the Survivor Tree on the grounds of the Oklahoma City National Memorial
10:00 a.m. Memorial Museum opens to visitors

Additional Information on Ways for Spectators to Participate
The organizers of the 12th annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon would like to invite participants and non-participants aware of the numerous opportunities for those who will not be running but would still like a place to join in on the Marathon events.

The public is encouraged to join along the marathon route to cheer on runners at any part of the race.

SCHEDULE
Health & Fitness Expo
Friday, April 27th (Noon - 8 p.m.), Saturday, April 28th (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Location: Cox Business Services Convention Center 1 Myriad Gardens
Additional information: http://www.okcmarathon.com/RaceInfo/ExpoPacket/tabid/64/Default.aspx

The Memorial Marathon Pasta Party
Saturday, April 28th (5 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
Location: Chase Tower 100 N. Broadway Ave.
Additional information: http://www.okcmarathon.com/RaceInfo/PastaParty/tabid/65/Default.aspx

Post-Race Concert Featuring Oklahoma’s own Bryan White
Sunday, April 29th (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 pm)
Location: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum’s, Under the Survivor Tree, 620 N. Harvey Ave.

NOTE
All media must register in advance to attend the following events. Please e-mail kw@oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org to reserve your credentials or visit OKCMarathon.com and click “Media.”

About the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
The Memorial and Museum are dedicated to educating visitors about the impact of violence, informing about events surrounding the bombing, and inspiring hope and healing through Lessons Learned by those affected. For more information, visit OklahomaCityNationalMemorial.org.

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