OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 23, 2025) – The Redbud Classic Board of Directors selected Oklahoma Project Woman as the 2026 Redbud Classic beneficiary. The annual spring event, celebrating its 43rd year of philanthropy, fitness and fun, will take place April 11-12, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills and Jones, Oklahoma.
Each year, proceeds from the Redbud Classic directly support a local nonprofit, and since 1983, the event has invested nearly $1 million into the community. With thousands of participants taking part in bike tours, runs, walks and family-friendly events, every registration fee contributes to sustaining critical programs across central Oklahoma.
“Oklahomans who register for the Redbud Classic are doing far more than signing up for a weekend of fitness,” said Kristin Hersom, executive director of the Redbud Classic. “Each entry is an act of community investment. By joining us on race weekend, participants turn miles into mammograms, steps into screenings, and finish lines into funding for critical health services. For more than four decades, Redbud has proven that when neighbors come together for philanthropy, fitness and fun, we build a healthier, stronger Oklahoma.”
OPW provides access to breast health care for uninsured Oklahomans, including mammograms, diagnostic procedures and surgeries, at no cost to patients. Since 1998, OPW has served more than 76,000 women and men across 57 counties. In 2024 alone, OPW issued more than 4,000 coupons for breast health services, representing a 34% increase over the prior year.
Valerie Aubert, development director for OPW, said the partnership with Redbud will expand the organization’s reach.
“This support means Oklahomans without insurance won’t have to choose between paying a bill and getting a mammogram,” Aubert said. “With Redbud’s help, we can connect more patients to screenings and lifesaving care. It’s inspiring to know that every Redbud event registration will help us detect breast cancer earlier and provide a pathway to treatment for those who might otherwise go without.”
The 2026 Redbud Classic weekend will feature a full slate of events for athletes and families, including a 10-mile fun ride, 30-mile timed cycling tour, 50-mile fondo, 5K and 10K runs, a 2-mile walk and stroller derby, a wheelchair/pushchair division, and the Kids’ Fun Run and Woof Walk. Community celebrations, such as the Redbud Bash, will also return, offering music, food and entertainment.
Early-bird registration is now open at https://redbud.org, with rates increasing Jan. 1, 2026. Organizers encourage participants to sign up early and secure their spot. In addition to registering, Oklahomans can support OPW directly by donating or volunteering.
For more information about the Redbud Classic and to register, visit https://redbud.org. To learn more about OPW, visit https://oklahomaprojectwoman.org.
About Redbud Classic
Since 1983, the Redbud Classic (https://redbud.org) has become an Oklahoma City tradition involving the community through fun, fitness and philanthropy. The race, to be held on April 11-12, 2026, offers 10- and 30-Mile Bike Tours, a 50-Mile Fondo, and 5K and 10K running races. Other events include a 5K Wheelchair Event, 2-Mile Walk and Stroller Derby, a 1-Mile Kids’ Fun Run and the 1-Mile Woof Walk. Each year, Redbud Classic selects a local nonprofit as the race beneficiary, raising almost $1 million for local charitable organizations since the race’s inception.
About Oklahoma Project Woman
Oklahoma Project Woman (https://oklahomaprojectwoman.org) provides access to breast health care for uninsured Oklahomans with incomes below 185% of the federal poverty level. OPW partners with more than 180 clinics and 60 hospitals across 57 counties, ensuring patients can receive screenings, diagnostics and surgeries without cost. Since its founding in 1998, OPW has served more than 76,000 women and men, with nearly 1,000 diagnosed with breast cancer. By removing cost barriers and connecting patients to a network of providers, OPW improves early detection and saves lives.
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