Runners start anytime Saturday or Sunday
Marathoners (12 miles) and Half Marathoners (6 Miles)

PRE-HYDRATION BEFORE RUNNING

Make sure you are well HYDRATED! Pre-hydrate by drinking water throughout the day before the run. Strenuous running in high temperatures means a great deal of sweating, resulting in high salt losses and electrolyte imbalances. As a result, make sure to start drinking plenty of water and consuming sufficient salt BEFORE your training runs.

VARIOUS START LOCATIONS AND COURSES

This week there is NO official start location and NO official course. Run your miles at the time and place of your choosing. If at all possible, run during early morning or evening hours, avoiding the mid-day sun (10AM - 5PM).

After your run, be sure to share pictures and mileage data on this EVENT PAGE, and on social media using #Landrunners and #RUNtoREMEMBER. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Strava, and Twitter.

We recommend the following locations where many other runners may be found, especially during early morning hours:

Lake Hefner
River Trails
Katy Trail
Lake Overholser
Draper Lake
Arcadia Trails
Mitch Park

Also consider running in a residential neighborhood where you may take advantage of the shade from trees.

Find more info about places to run go here:
https://www.okcrunning.org/PlacesToRun

Remember, run by effort and not by pace because the heat WILL affect your pace. Expect a slower goal time. Wear light and breathable clothing.

BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION

Continue to sufficiently HYDRATE during your run! We will NOT be providing water stops during this run. Most water fountains along trails have not been turned on due to the pandemic.

Make sure to bring your own running hydration system with you for your run. This can be a hand-held water bottle, waist belt or hydration vest/pack.

Your hydration system should allow you to conveniently and comfortably carry water as needed for the duration of your long run. Be aware that most public water fountains will not be operational, so make sure your hydration system has sufficient capacity for the water you will need. For example, If you plan to run for 1 - 2 hours, you may need at least approximately 2 liters of water. The amount of water you actually need will vary based on many factors, so carefully evaluate running conditions and your personal fitness. Also consider bringing electrolyte/salt tablets to consume for longer runs in warmer conditions.

SAFETY AND RUNNING

Whatever course you decide to run is likely NOT A CLOSED COURSE - this means you will likely be sharing the streets with normal traffic and sharing the trails with other pedestrians including cyclists.

Maintain physical distancing of at least 6 FEET from other runners and pedestrians. Be mindful of wind direction when running in close proximity to others, and adjust distancing as needed.

On the streets, run on the LEFT SIDE of the street, facing traffic, and not in the middle of the road. When approaching traffic get in a SINGLE FILE LINE with other runners and move to the far left, leaving as much space as possible for traffic. LOOK both ways before running through intersections - don't simply "follow the group."

On the trails, run on the RIGHT SIDE of the trail while leaving space for oncoming pedestrians and cyclists. Do not make abrupt stops and turns - you do not want a cyclist crashing into you from behind.

Let's be courteous with others in our community and respectfully share the roads and trails. The safety of our participants is always our primary concern.