Golden Driller Marathon
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50–72°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The Golden Driller Marathon is run on Saturday, April 17, 2027, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the 2027 race is its 12th edition. Every distance, from the 5K to the marathon, uses the paved trails of Tulsa's Riverparks system along the Arkansas River. The race is named for the Golden Driller statue at EXPO Square. The course is flat and fast apart from one hill on the marathon route, and all courses are USATF certified, so the marathon is a Boston qualifier. Start and finish are at River West Festival Park, within 3 miles of downtown Tulsa and its hotels, with on-site parking. Each runner gets a tech shirt and a custom finisher medal showing the Golden Driller, and there is post-race food and beer for those 21 and over. The marathon time limit is 7.5 hours. The race is small and friendly, a good pick for runners who want to avoid the crowds of big city marathons, and a half marathon, 10K and 5K run alongside it.
Questions about the Golden Driller Marathon 2027
When is the Golden Driller Marathon 2027?
Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Where is the Golden Driller Marathon?
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
What time does the Golden Driller Marathon start?
The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.
What is the Golden Driller Marathon time limit?
7.5 hours; finish line removed at 2:30 pm.
How do I enter the Golden Driller Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Register online through RunSignup; race day registration is offered only if spots remain, and the event often sells out.
How much does the Golden Driller Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $85.
What is the Golden Driller Marathon elevation gain?
40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Golden Driller Marathon course like?
It passes River West Festival Park and Tulsa Riverparks trails.
What is the weather like at the Golden Driller Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 10–22 °C (50–72 °F). Feels mild.
Where are the Golden Driller Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Golden Driller Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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