Thunder Up Ultras
About this race
Get ready to run for something bigger than the finish line at the 2026 Thunder Up Ultras—a community-powered ultrarunning event celebrating endurance, unity, and Thunder pride. Taking place on May 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., this unique event unfolds at the heart of Oklahoma City around the Paycom Center, home of the Oklahoma City Thunder, in support of the Thunder Community Foundation.
There’s no traditional race course here—just Thunder Loops. Runners will circle the Paycom Arena as many times as they choose, building their own ultra-distance experience loop by loop. Whether you’re aiming for your longest day on foot or just want to log meaningful miles with fellow fans, the distance is entirely up to you.
This is a true grassroots ultra:
- No entry fee
- No medals
- No official timing
Each participant tracks their own time, distance, and number of loops, focusing on personal goals, community spirit, and the joy of running. The emphasis is on participation, perseverance, and supporting a great cause—not competition.
Come solo or bring friends, wear your Thunder gear proudly, and run as long—or as far—as you want. However many loops you complete, every step helps Thunder Up the Oklahoma City running community.
Run your distance. Run your way. Thunder Up. 🏀⚡🏃♂️
Tag us on your social media! Tag @thunderupultras @therunningokie @frank5_runs with the #2026ThunderUpUltras hashtag!
Legal Disclaimer:
The 2026 Thunder Up Ultras is an independent, community-organized running event. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Thunder Community Foundation, the City of Oklahoma City, Paycom Center, or any other organization or entity. All trademarks and names referenced are the property of their respective owners. Participants assume all risks associated with participation.
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Running
Thunder Loops Run/Walk (Self Paced)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Oklahoma City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 8:38 PM local time (CDT) in Oklahoma City on May 30, 2026 — 14h 22m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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2026 results — Thunder Up Ultras
Thunder Loops Run/Walk (Self Paced) · 55 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos H. Cardenas Jr. | 31:16:55 | 18:46 /mi |
| 2 | Heath Boren | 31:45:08 | 20:58 /mi |
| 3 | Kevin Thee | 32:00:00 | 38:24 /mi |
| 4 | Zac Starr | 10:49:10 | 13:33 /mi |
| 5 | Mary Hammer | 10:53:17 | 16:10 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 97 Oklahoma City events
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