A record-breaking 30,000 runners and walkers took part in the 2026 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, with participants traveling from all 50 states and 17 countries and territories. The annual race weekend once again brought tens of thousands to city streets, showcasing Oklahoma City’s ability to host large-scale events while drawing national and international participation.
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is coming up, and you don't have to run a step to be part of it. Spectators are a core part of the race experience. Their energy keeps runners moving through 26.2 miles of city streets. Whether you're tracking a friend, bringing the family or just want to soak in one of OKC's biggest days of the year, here's where to be.
Winter training is officially underway as runners begin preparing for spring marathons and race season. Whether you are building base mileage, mixing up your routes or visiting Oklahoma City and looking for scenic places to jog, the metro offers plenty of variety for every type of runner.
Oklahoma City will celebrate Juneteenth with a full weekend of events, performances and cultural experiences that highlight the city's Black history and community. Now in its fifth year, Juneteenth on the East anchors the celebration in the East End District along NE 23rd Street—an area rich with history and now home to Black-owned restaurants, public art and businesses.
Visit OKC’s Sports Development team showcased Oklahoma City’s ability to host major events in FY24, attracting visitors nationwide.
Scissortail Park, a transformative 70-acre urban greenspace in the heart of Oklahoma City, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a new event, the Core to Shore 5K, on Sunday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This milestone event commemorates the park's role in connecting downtown Oklahoma City to the Oklahoma River, a vision realized through the MAPS 3 initiative.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater highlights the exciting events in April that showcase Oklahoma City’s vibrant spirit and attract global attention.
According to a recent study by Tourism Economics, Oklahoma City experienced a staggering $4.3 billion economic impact from tourism in 2022. Those figures included expenditures made by visitors attending various sporting events around the city.
