Lace up your walking or running shoes and get ready for spring in Oklahoma. This time of year brings two very special events – the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and the Red Bud Classic. Whether you're competitive at heart or not, you don't want to miss the opportunity to participate in these incredible events. Call your buddies, get on a training schedule, and get your fitness on as you prepare for the big race!

The Red Bud Classic, Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15, includes a variety of events, both competitive and non-competitive – 10-, 33-, or 50-mile bike tours; a one-mile kid's fun run; 5k wheelchair race; 5k/10k runs; and a 2-mile walk and stroller derby.

The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, Sunday, April 29, includes five events – the 26.2 mile marathon; 13.1-mile half marathon; 26.2-mile marathon relay with five runners per team; the Memorial 5k and the Kids Marathon.

The last day to register for the Red Bud Classic and Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is April 13 and April 20, respectively.