Oklahoma Fallen Heroes

Oklahoma City, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Oklahoma Fallen Heroes is a running event held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It marks its 15th annual edition and is held in recognition and remembrance of twenty fallen heroes: nineteen brothers and one sister from its ranks who have made the ultimate sacrifice since September 11, 2001.

Event Details

The event offers three distances:

  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 10K Run
  • 5K Run/Walk

Registration for all events opens on March 1, 2026. The course is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on the OKC river trail. The race is not a sanctioned competition.

Honoring the Heroes

A central element of the event is the individual recognition of the twenty fallen heroes. This tribute begins at the starting line, continues at each mile marker along the half marathon course, and concludes at the finish line. At each of 15 points, a banner featuring a photo and brief biography of one of the warriors will be displayed to honor their lives and sacrifices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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