About the Drill Expo Contractor 5K Fun Run
This race is organized by the National Drilling Association and draws contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry professionals alongside any runner who wants to join. The proceeds go toward an NDA scholarship fund for the next generation of people entering the drilling trade, so the field has a purpose behind it beyond the miles.
The event is built around the association's expo, so the crowd at the start line skews heavily toward people who spent the rest of the week talking shop at booths and seminars. That gives the morning a different texture than a typical road race, with a lot of first-time runners mixed in with the regulars.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles9/18/2026 06:30$40
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