Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and OU Health Partner for Kids Marathon

New collaboration to support annual youth running event in Oklahoma City

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and Oklahoma Children's OU Health have announced a new partnership to support the Oklahoma City Memorial Kids Marathon, an annual youth running event in the city.

Why it matters

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is a major annual event that draws thousands of runners to the city, and the Kids Marathon is an important part of engaging the local community, especially young people, in the event. This new partnership will help ensure the continued success and growth of the Kids Marathon.

The details

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and Oklahoma Children's OU Health will work together to provide resources, programming, and support for the Oklahoma City Memorial Kids Marathon. This includes promoting the event, recruiting participants, and ensuring a positive experience for the young runners.

  • The new partnership was announced on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

An annual marathon event held in Oklahoma City to honor the victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

Oklahoma Children's OU Health

A children's hospital and healthcare provider in Oklahoma City, part of the OU Health system.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to partner with Oklahoma Children's OU Health to support the Kids Marathon and get more young people involved in this meaningful event.”

— Kari Watkins, Executive Director, Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (spotonoklahoma.com)

“Promoting youth health and wellness is a top priority for us, and the Kids Marathon is a perfect way to engage the community and inspire the next generation of runners.”

— Dr. Cameron Mantor, Chief Medical Officer, Oklahoma Children's OU Health (spotonoklahoma.com)

What’s next

Registration for the 2026 Oklahoma City Memorial Kids Marathon will open in the coming months, with the event scheduled to take place in April 2026.

The takeaway

This new partnership between the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and Oklahoma Children's OU Health will help ensure the continued growth and success of the annual Kids Marathon, inspiring young people in the community to get active and be part of this meaningful event.