Runners in the OKC marathon will all have GPS tracking devices wore. The run is in honor of the victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing and use the GPS tracking technology in this marathon.

One GPS tracking company provides management services for businesses and large public events like Super Bowls, the Pro Bowl, NHL All-Star game, several Olympic games. Thus, they own the rich experience to use GPS tracking technology on race

This year, over 24,000 runners are expected to turn out for the event. The GPS tracking system also has integrated weather radar and cloud cover imagery ensuring up to the minute weather information for race operators.