T-TOWN Half Marathon

The 9th annual spring half marathon plus 5k starts and finishes in downtown Tulsa.  The half marathon includes several miles along the banks of the beautiful Arkansas River.  

Each year the finisher medal for the T-Town Half will feature iconic downtown Tulsa architecture.

The first medal for the 2018 event was the top of the 1930's era Blue Dome building.
The 2019 medal featured the top of the iconic art deco Philtower Building.
The 2020 medal featured the Boston Avenue Methodist Church.
The 2021 medal featured Mid-Continent Tower.
The 2022 medal featured the Warehouse Market Building.
The 2023 medal featured the Tulsa Union Depot.
The 2024 medal featured the Tulsa Fire Alarm building.
The 2025 medal featured the 320 S Boston building.
The 2026 medal will feature the Will Roger High School building.

Will Rogers Middle and High School, located at 3909 E. 5th Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was built by Tulsa Public Schools in 1939 using WPA workers and designed by Joseph R. Koberling, Jr. and Leon B. Senter.

The 5k is completely contested on downtown Tulsa streets, while the half marathon will be a mix of downtown streets and paved Riverparks Trail.  

All entrants will receive a tech shirt as well as a great finisher medal that features the Will Rogers High School building.  Post race food and beer for those 21 and over will also be available.   

TBA - construction requires a new course

TBA - Construction requires the course to be changed.

This event is brought to you by Golden Driller Racing.  Providing high quality events to the Tulsa metro area for over twenty years!

As appropriate, Golden Driller Racing utilizes USATF certified courses and sanctions road races eligible for state records through USATF.  

For any questions regarding Golden Driller Racing, please contact race@goldendrillerracing.com.  

Q: How do I know if I signed up for the race?

A: Log in to your Run Sign Up account. Click the circle profile icon. Select profile. The race in question should be listed under My Upcoming Events or if you select My Registered Races (under My Upcoming Events) it will also be listed here.

Q: Can I transfer my race registration to another race?

A: Yes, when there are greater than 30 days until race date.  Follow these steps:

Log in to your Run Sign Up account. Click the circle profile icon. Select profile. The race in question should be listed under My Upcoming Events. Click on Manage Registration.  Click on Transfer to Another Race in the bottom section of the page.

Q: Can I receive a refund for this race?

A: Yes, when there are greater than 30 days until race date.  Processing fees cannot be refunded.  Follow these steps:

Log in to your Run Sign Up account. Click the circle profile icon. Select profile. The race in question should be listed under My Upcoming Events. Click on Manage Registration.  Click on Request Refund in the bottom section of the page.

Q: Are there any discounts for race registration fees?

A: Unless listed on our social media or announced through the Race Page – registration fees are as posted.

Q: Can I exchange my race shirt for a different size before the race?

A: Through packet pick-up you can change your shirt size following these steps:  Log in to your Run Sign Up account. Click the circle profile icon. Select profile. The race in question should be listed under My Upcoming Events. Click on manage.  Scroll to bottom and select the Add-Ons Option. NOTE:  If a shirt size is sold out, you will not be able to switch to the sold out size. In this instance, you will need to take the shirt size for which you registered.  On race day, after the race, if we have a shirt in the size you want still available, you can swap at that time.

Q: Can I do the race virtual even though it’s an in-person race?

A: No we do not have a virtual option for this race.

Q: Can I register for the race in person instead of online?

A: All registrations, even race day registrations, are done on computers.

Q: Can I pick up my bib and shirt at the race?

A: Yes! If you are unable to pick up your packet before race day, it will be at the race registration table prior to the start of the race.

Q: Can I register on race day?

A: If there are available spots on race day - This event often sells out.  I wouldn't chance it!

Q: Where do I park for the race?

A: Check the race RunSignUp page for race specific parking information under Race Info.

Q: Where do I find a map of the race route?

A: On the race page, you will find a map of the route under the ‘Race Info’ tab.

Q: What happens if there’s bad weather on race day?

A: Weather conditions will be monitored on race day. In the case of severe weather, the start times of the races may be delayed. Rain does not cancel race. In the extreme case the weather is severe enough to cancel the race, there will be no makeup date.

Q: Will water be provided for participants?

A: Yes! Water will be provided on the route for 4K+ event and at the finish for all participants.

Q: Where do I find the race results?

A: Results

Q: My question wasn’t answered. What now?

A: Please email race@goldendrillerracing.com with any additional questions!

Half Marathon must be completed in 4 hours or less. The finish will be closed and dismantled after 4 hours from the start of the race. 

We will send out an email when packet pick-up opens.

Location and hours for pickup will be sent via email to participants.

Race day packet pickup at the race location will begin at 6:30 am on race day.  

Parking is available on the streets in the area surrounding the event. Street parking is available for free on weekends.

Be aware of where you are parking - if it is a lot, it is most likely a paid parking lot, you may receive a ticket from the owners of the parking lot if you do not pay.

This race got it's start as the "Fleet Feet Half Marathon" in 2016 - it wasn't until two years later, that we got the idea to make the race more Tulsa-inspired. In 2018, we changed the name of the race to the T-Town Half and began using iconic Tulsa buildings as inspiration for this race's finisher medals. Take a look at medals from previous year's races:

2018 - The Blue Dome Building

It just made sense for our first Tulsa architecture-themed medal to feature the little blue building that the district our downtown Tulsa store is located in is named for. The Blue Dome Building is one of the most recognizable building's downtown and it's just a block down the street from Fleet Feet Blue Dome. Notably, the T-TOWN Half Marathon has always been held in front of our downtown store and the course explores the downtown area.

The iconic Blue Dome Building was built in 1924 and is the heart of the district. The circular two story building has a unique art deco architecture style, completed by its famous blue roof. It initially was built as a gas station called White Star Service Station, complete with nine gas pumps and a sleeping quarters for the station attendants. The gas station was apart of the original Route 66 and was rather prosperous due to the flow of traffic and customers the route provided. However, after the route was moved down to 11th street, the gas station lost its primary source of income and closed its doors in 1953.

2019 - The Philtower Building

In 2019, we didn't have to look far for another iconic building to use for the race medal. The Philtower Building has some of the most unique architectural design of any of the downtown buildings.

Completed in 1928, it was financed by renowned oilman and dedicated philanthropist Waite Phillips. According to the Tulsa Preservation Commission, the building represents the Gothic Revival architecture style. A notable feature is the illuminated, sloping tiled roof.

2020 - Boston Avenue Methodist Church

2020's race medal featured the Boston Avenue Methodist Church building. This building, completed in 1929, is considered to be one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical Art Deco architecture in the United States.

2021 - The Mid-Continent Tower

The 2021 Medal will featured Mid-Continent Tower.

There is no other structure in the world quite like Tulsa’s Mid-Continent Tower. This marvel of modern engineering stands as a memorial to Tulsa’s oil boom of the 1980s. What appears to be one tower actually consists of two entirely separate buildings—the original 15-story Neo-Gothic Cosden Building built in 1918 and a matching 36 story addition raised in 1984.

2022 - The Warehouse Market Building

The 2022 medal will feature the Warehouse Market building.

The Warehouse Market was built in 1929 as the Public Market. It housed the Warehouse Market from 1938 until the 1970s. It remained vacant until the mid-1990s when Home Depot bought the building. There were plans to demolish the building and build a new one. After much public outcry, the building's façade was saved and adapted for a small strip mall in front of the new Home Depot store.

2023 Tulsa Union Depot

The Tulsa Union Depot is the former central railway station for Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has since been turned into an office building. The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is currently headquartered in the former Depot.

2024 Tulsa Fire Alarm Building

The Fire Alarm Building is an Art Deco landmark that was first occupied in 1934. It operated as the Central Alarm Station through its closure in 1981. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places #03000879 on September 2, 2003.

2025 320 South Boston Building

The 320 South Boston Building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has a rich history intertwined with the city's development as an oil boomtown. Initially constructed as a ten-story headquarters for Exchange National Bank in 1917, it was later expanded in 1929 to its current 22-story height, becoming the tallest building in Tulsa and remaining so for decades. It served as the bank's headquarters through various name changes (National Bank of Tulsa, Bank of Oklahoma) before the bank moved to a new tower in 1977. Today, it's a general office building known simply as 320 South Boston.

Bibs need to be worn on the FRONT of your body with the number visible!

Do not bend the timing tag on the back on your bib.  If it is broken, the timing device will not read your bib.

Sometimes things happen and the device does not read your bib.  That is why it is important your number be visible on the front of your body!  Our timing crew has backup procedures that include writing down bib numbers as participants cross the finish line so times can still be recorded and accurate.  If your bib is not visible on the front of your body they can't write down your bib as you cross the finish line.