The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon course is relatively flat to slightly rolling and can be a fast course. The weather is typically slightly warmer than ideal for marathon running. PRs and BQs will depend a lot on the race day weather.
There is only about 140 feet of total elevation difference over the entire course.
How does the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Rank?
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon was the 36th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 50th largest in 2022.
This year 3.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 5.5% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon the 328th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 314th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 98.40 ranks it as the 287th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Oklahoma.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon a PR Score of 97.91. This PR Score ranks it as the 273rd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1266 feet (385m) Min Elevation: 1121 feet (341m)
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BG's review of 2019 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
Review
Prior to the race start there are 168 seconds of silence to remember those who died in the bombing. Very touching and there are many signs along the route to remember the victims.
Race Tips
Corrals were big and not too crowded. They allowed 5 minutes between each corral start. There was a water station each mile along the course but many more available from locals or groups not officially at water stations. First Aid stations were also numerous and increased as we moved into the final half or so. Some of the workers may have been a little over zealous as they approached just about anyone who even slowed down. Better safe than sorry I guess. My only complaint is the finish line. All races finish along the last stretch which is about half a mile. I was trying to PB and found myself having to zig zag around walkers through this part. Seems like they could designate one side for full and the other side for half and 5K.
I heard some locals had trouble finding parking close to the start. I stayed at a hotel in the Bricktown area and was able to walk.
BR's review of 2019 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
Review
This was my second marathon and I really enjoyed it. The course had some small hills but was still pretty fast overall. The spectators are enthusiastic and set a great atmosphere for the whole race. Plenty of water/fuel stops as well as restrooms throughout the whole course. The weather was perfect. It’s also for a great cause (celebrating lives lost in the OKC bombing and raising money for the memorial and museum) and you can tell the race means a lot to the city. I highly recommend this one.
JB's review of 2017 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
5 /
5 Stars
Review
Well organized with plenty of water stops and aid. The entire city really comes together for this event supporting runners along the entire course. The first several miles have a lot of turns and are ran on narrow streets which makes it difficult to hit your splits if you are in the back starting out. They provide a bunch of pacing groups with pacing leaders who have ran the course several times.
Race Tips
I would recommend starting in corral A or B as it gets very crowded with slow runners and walkers at the back. This course is more hilly than you would expect. The Marathon course has about 700' of El. Gain. The Weather can do anything so if you're travelling be prepared for all types of weather. I've ran this 3 years in a row now and it can be hot and humid or cold and rainy, but it definitely will be windy!
