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The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s esteemed running and cycling tradition, celebrates its 40th year of bringing fun, fitness and philanthropy to the community on April 15-16.

Registration is open for all cycling, running and walking events.

Each year, the Redbud Foundation Board of Directors selects an Oklahoma City nonprofit organization with whom to partner and serve as the beneficiary of event proceeds. Annually, multiple agencies apply to the Redbud Classic as potential beneficiaries. Wings Special Needs Community (Wings), a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs, was selected to serve as the 2023 beneficiary.

“As we gear up for race weekend, we want people to understand that when you register for a Redbud Classic event, you’re not only signing up for a race — you are supporting Oklahoma City through fun, fitness and philanthropy,”

Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom said. “Your registration is going to individuals in our community who need it most with our annual beneficiary, Wings, to support adults with developmental disabilities.”

Wings is a place where adults with disabilities can feel safe and independent, develop productive job skills and live healthy, satisfying and enjoyable lives while serving their community. In their commitment to

Ready for Redbud: From left, Nichols Hills City Manager Shane Pate, Redbud Classic Race Director Kristin Hersom, Mayor Steve Goetzinger and Chief of Police Steve Cox under the clock in Nichols Hills Plaza.