Golden Driller Marathon
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Price $32.80 - $69.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 11th annual Golden Driller Marathon, taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the vibrant city of Tulsa, Oklahoma! This fantastic event features race distances for every level, from a 5K to a full marathon, all set against the stunning backdrop of Tulsa's Riverparks system along the scenic banks of the Arkansas River.
Runners will enjoy a flat and fast course—perfect for achieving personal bests—except for one challenging hill on the marathon route. Each participant will receive a stylish tech shirt and a unique finisher medal featuring the iconic Golden Driller statue, which stands proud at EXPO Square. Known for its friendly atmosphere and smaller crowd, the Golden Driller Marathon offers a welcoming environment for those looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of larger city races. Plus, don’t miss the delicious post-race food and refreshments for those 21 and over! With on-site parking available and a start/finish area conveniently located near downtown Tulsa, this event is not to be missed. Come run, celebrate, and make unforgettable memories at the Golden Driller Marathon!
Runners will enjoy a flat and fast course—perfect for achieving personal bests—except for one challenging hill on the marathon route. Each participant will receive a stylish tech shirt and a unique finisher medal featuring the iconic Golden Driller statue, which stands proud at EXPO Square. Known for its friendly atmosphere and smaller crowd, the Golden Driller Marathon offers a welcoming environment for those looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of larger city races. Plus, don’t miss the delicious post-race food and refreshments for those 21 and over! With on-site parking available and a start/finish area conveniently located near downtown Tulsa, this event is not to be missed. Come run, celebrate, and make unforgettable memories at the Golden Driller Marathon!
Organiser's Description
The 11th annual Golden Driller Marathon will be held on April 18, 2026.
The Golden Driller marathon includes a race distance for all levels from 5k to marathon! All races will be held on the very nice paved trails of Tulsa's Riverparks system along the banks of the Arkansas River. The race gets it's name from the iconic Golden Driller statue located at EXPO Square in Tulsa. For more details on this Tulsa icon visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Driller.
Each participant will receive a tech shirt with their entry, as well as a great custom finisher medal that features the Golden Driller. This race is known for it's small size and friendly nature, as well as great post race food and beer for those 21 and over. This is a great smaller marathon or half for those who want to avoid the crush of giant big city races.
The course is flat and fast, with the exception of one hill that appears on the marathon course. All other courses are flat. On-site parking at the start/finish is available.
The start/finish area is located very close to downtown Tulsa (within 3 miles) and many downtown hotels.
All courses are USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier.
The Golden Driller marathon includes a race distance for all levels from 5k to marathon! All races will be held on the very nice paved trails of Tulsa's Riverparks system along the banks of the Arkansas River. The race gets it's name from the iconic Golden Driller statue located at EXPO Square in Tulsa. For more details on this Tulsa icon visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Driller.
Each participant will receive a tech shirt with their entry, as well as a great custom finisher medal that features the Golden Driller. This race is known for it's small size and friendly nature, as well as great post race food and beer for those 21 and over. This is a great smaller marathon or half for those who want to avoid the crush of giant big city races.
The course is flat and fast, with the exception of one hill that appears on the marathon course. All other courses are flat. On-site parking at the start/finish is available.
The start/finish area is located very close to downtown Tulsa (within 3 miles) and many downtown hotels.
All courses are USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifier.
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