Courtesy: event press release

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon proudly announces that the 2003 version of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, billed as "A Run to Remember " will be April 27th, 2003. April 25th kicks it off with the opening of the Health and Fitness Expo, which is presented by OU Medical Center. The event weekend includes the marathon, presented by BancFirst, as well as 2 and 5-person relays for runners and walkers. The event also includes a Wheelchair Marathon, Kid's Marathon and an ever- growing 2K Memorial Walk, which is presented by AARP. In addition, there will be the health and fitness exposition, a pre- race pasta party held at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and a moving sunrise prayer service the morning of the race. All post-race events and awards ceremonies will be held on the grounds of the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Chet Collier, executive director of The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon says, "The 2003 version of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon weekend is filled with surprises and additions. We have some great celebrities that will be announced soon, much more on-course entertainment this year, as well as a new twist, an ongoing concert, complete with food vendors in the finish area plaza." "We look forward to presenting this gift to the world, and we hope that everyone that comes to Oklahoma City during this weekend is surrounded and inspired by our mission to honor their memories, celebrate life, reach for the future and unite the world in hope," states Collier.

The marathon works closely with the Oklahoma City National Memorial, who is the benefactor of the proceeds. The Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City Mayor Kirk Humphreys, Former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating and many corporate sponsors endorse this national event.

The event weekend has something for everyone, so get involved and support this great event. To learn more about the events, training or volunteering, please contact the OKC Memorial Marathon at (405) 525-4242 or at www.okcmarathon.com. And please visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial website at www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org.