Lincoln Tigers proudly completed the final mile of the Oklahoma City Memorial Kids Marathon after the original event was postponed due to rain. Despite the delay, the spirit of the event remained strong.
Before lacing up their shoes, Lincoln students and staff observed 168 seconds of silence—a tribute to the 168 lives lost in the Oklahoma City bombing. The marathon is more than a race; it’s a celebration of life, resilience, and unity that brings people together from around the world.
With the importance of the event, Principal Dr. Amber Wilkins was determined to make sure her students could participate despite the delay. Thanks to her leadership, Lincoln Tigers had the chance to honor the memory of those lost and celebrate the strength of community by finishing what they started.
Wearing their official event shirts, students completed seven laps around their playground for a mile total. Each runner received a medal—symbolizing not only their physical effort, but their commitment to remembering and honoring the past.
Since its start in 2001, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has grown from 5,000 participants to more than 25,000 runners and walkers from across the nation and around the globe. Named one of Runner’s World magazine’s “must-run marathons,” the event is also an official Boston Marathon qualifier. Proceeds from the event benefit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, helping to preserve the legacy of those impacted.
Lincoln is proud to be part of this meaningful tradition.
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