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THE START:
If you've experienced it, nothing more need be said. Like no other
in the world, as poignant and breathtaking as you'll find. A must! Click here for a map of the Start and Finish Line.
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BRICKTOWN:
(Mile 1-2) As runners get settled in, anticipation is high. The race has
not begun to string out yet, so the effect of seeing thousands of runners
all at once is stunning.
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STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX:
(Mile 3) The Oklahoma State Capitol is a beautiful setting and the ease
of access make this a perfect place to view the early stages of the race.
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SPARROW PARK / EDGEMERE PARK:
(Mile 5-6) Robinson entrance from 36th. This is a notable stomping ground
for runners as the road winds through historic neighborhoods with room to
view from east side of park.
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CROWN HEIGHTS:
(Mile 6-7) 38th and Shartel; just beyond 1st relay handoff. The race continues
to promenade thru wonderful neighborhoods. As the half and full marathoners
get settled in they appreciate seeing friendly faces.
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NICHOLS HILLS / WAVERLY AVE.:
(Mile 11) between Wilshire and Britton: From here runners are well spread
out and easy to view. A festive neighborhood atmosphere always abounds;
these folks are used to runners zooming by, and appreciate the efforts.
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NICHOLS HILLS / GRAND BLVD.:
(Mile 19-20) Park at Nichols Hills Plaza or lot at 63rd and Grand. Can get
very near course and see how race is unfolding, and easily proceed downtown
for finish.
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CLASSEN BLVD.:
(Mile 20-21) Between 63rd and 50th . This is a long stretch on Classen and
includes the 20-Mile mark which is an important point mentally for the runners
to have support.
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18TH AND CLASSEN:
(Mile 23-24) Just before the course turns east towards Broadway Avenue and
finish. Historic Mesta Park greets spectators and runners, and leads to
one of the oldest, most scenic neighborhood venues-Heritage Hills. Witness
what runners are feeling this late in the marathon, and urge them to the
finish. Crowd fervor begins to swell, and runners know it, as they know
they're coming close.
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FINISH:
12th and Broadway Avenue on South to the finish at 5th. Seeing the mass
of humanity on the straightaway, finishing to enthusiastic crowds. Every
emotion imaginable-awe, empathy, accomplishment can be witcnessed and shared.
This perfect finish for a perfect day! |