Running Through The Decades Half Marathon - Oklahoma City 2026

The Running Through The Decades Half Marathon - Oklahoma City 2026 takes place on May 17, 2026, at Wheeler Park in Oklahoma City, United States. Participants can expect typical mid-May spring weather in Oklahoma, which often features mild to warm temperatures and a possibility of seasonal showers. The event offers a variety of running distances across a course consisting of paved trails, park paths, and potential sections of crushed granite or dirt. Runners will navigate a scenic environment while sharing the public park space with walkers, strollers, and other local users.

What are the available race distances?

• →Kids Dash: approximately 50 meters (for children aged 10 and under)
• →1 Mile: untimed fun run
• →5K: 3.1 miles (Wheeler Park 5K OKC)
• →Quarter Marathon: chip-timed distance
• →Half Marathon: 13.1 miles (Wheeler Park Half - Double out and back)

What is the event schedule?

• →7:40 AM: Packet pickup ends
• →7:50 AM: 80’s Costume Contest
• →7:55 AM: Kids Dash
• →8:00 AM: Main start for Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5K, and 1 Mile

What course maps are available for viewing?

• →5K Course: MapMyRun ↗
• →Quarter Marathon Course: MapMyRun ↗
• →Half Marathon Course: MapMyRun ↗

What awards and prizes are provided?

• →5K: Chip-timed with overall and age-group awards
• →Quarter Marathon: Chip-timed with Bigfoot trophies and age-group awards
• →Half Marathon: Chip-timed with Bigfoot trophies, Masters recognition, and age-group awards
• →Costume Contest: Special recognition for 1980s-themed outfits

What is included with registration?

• →All finishers receive a race medal and a shirt

How much does registration cost for youth?

• →Youth pricing (ages 12 and under): $15 for the 5K

What are the course terrain and elevation details?

• →The course is a road/mixed-surface route featuring paved trails, park paths, and some crushed granite or dirt sections.
• →5K elevation: Very mild gain of 7.6 meters
• →Half Marathon elevation: 50.8 meters of gain

Are there amenities available on the course?

• →Aid stations are located along the course for participant use.

What happens if it rains?

• →The race is a rain or shine event.