Marathon

Golden Driller Marathon

Golden Driller Marathon offers a certified spring race on Tulsa's paved Arkansas River trails, combining small-event hospitality with Boston qualifying speed.

Next raceSaturday, April 17, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationTulsa, Oklahoma
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsLast checked August 5, 2026BQ times

Quick facts

  • Tulsa course certified for Boston qualifying
  • Paved Arkansas River trail setting
  • Small spring marathon distinct from Route 66
  • Exposed river corridor where spring wind can decide the day

About the Golden Driller Marathon

Golden Driller Racing stages this independent Tulsa marathon with a friendly, lower-key atmosphere. It is a separate spring event from the city's much larger Route 66 Marathon in November.

Course

The full remains on paved river-trail corridors, limiting road crossings and keeping the setting close to the Arkansas River. A certified layout and modest elevation changes make even pacing realistic.

Race-day weather

April in Tulsa may be cool and calm at the start or turn warm, windy and stormy. The exposed river corridor can magnify gusts, so runners should plan effort by conditions rather than goal pace alone.

Past Golden Driller Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Saturday, April 17, 2027Upcoming
2026Saturday, April 18, 2026CompletedOpen results

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Golden Driller Marathon FAQ

When is the Golden Driller Marathon?

The 2027 Golden Driller Marathon is on Saturday, April 17, 2027.

Is Golden Driller Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. Golden Driller Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.

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