Sat, Apr 17, 2027

Golden Driller Marathon

Tulsa, OK

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

5K10KHalf MarathonMarathon

Entry is $39 now and rises to $44 after Dec 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Golden Driller Marathon

The course runs on paved trails along the Arkansas River, staying flat through most of the route. Marathon runners get one real hill, but everything else is smooth and even. The riverpark setting keeps things open and scenic without any traffic to dodge. The course is Boston-qualifier certified, so the flat profile is by design, not accident.

Parking is right at the start and finish area, which sits close to downtown and a cluster of hotels. There is post-race food and beer at the finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

371finishers

1:15:16winner

2:21:35median

4:21:07cutoff

Top 3: Gian Mikel Pulido (1:15:16) · Nathan Gormley (1:17:56) · Kyle Blackketter (1:21:08)

5K · 2026 results

215finishers

18:45winner

38:09median

1:41:37cutoff

Top 3: Arizona Hummingbird (18:45) · Selma Kate Grandon (19:28) · OMAR ARREAGA (19:49)

26.2 Miles · 2026 results

160finishers

2:37:10winner

4:38:18median

7:20:52cutoff

Top 3: Cody Walker (2:37:10) · Vance Famuliner (2:46:13) · Bryan Wertz (2:50:11)

10K · 2026 results

155finishers

36:27winner

1:05:06median

1:55:54cutoff

Top 3: Cole Barnes (36:27) · Corey Jones (41:06) · Connor Kluth (41:29)

The Golden Driller Marathon has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/17/2027 07:30$39

10K4/17/2027 07:30$44

13.1 Miles4/17/2027 07:00$65

26.2 Miles4/17/2027 07:00$85

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Common Questions About the Golden Driller Marathon

Will I finish last at the Golden Driller Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:21:35, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:21:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Golden Driller Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 371 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Golden Driller Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:15:16 while the median finisher took 2:21:35. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.