Men's OKC Memorial Marathon winner crosses finish line

Al Maeder crossed the finish line as the winner of the 2025 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon men's division, completing the 26.2-mile course that honors the 168 lives lost in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

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The Marathon, which has earned recognition as one of the 12 “must-run” marathons in the country, is a tribute to the enduring spirit of a community scarred by violence.

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The course began at the Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum, winding through downtown, Bricktown, past the State Capitol, into northeast Oklahoma City, and through some of the city’s historic neighborhoods. Crowds of spectators lined the streets, cheering on the runners from start to finish.

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Maeder had to meet multiple timing checkpoints, including passing Mile 20 by noon. Mader clocked an overall time of 2 hours, 26 minutes, and 54 seconds, well within the six-and-a-half-hour course support limit, crossing the finish line at Scissortail Park during the Finish Line Festival.

This is Maeder's second OKC Memorial Marathon win.

Maeder's previous wins:

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This year’s marathon was truly a “Run to Remember,” bringing together athletes from across the country and beyond to reflect, honor, and heal.

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The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon continues to serve as the primary fundraiser for the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, whose mission is to ensure that the stories of April 19, 1995, are never forgotten.