Tulsa Oilers Arena Challenge

Event overview

The Tulsa Oilers Arena Challenge takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, OK (200 South Denver Ave). The event includes four main race options: a timed Fun Run, a Stair Climb and Run (original), an Extreme Stair Climb and Run, and a Rucker Division version of the stair climb that uses weighted backpacks (participants provide their own packs). Packet pick-up usually begins at local stores the Tuesday before the event, and race day packet pick-up is available in the BOK Center Grand Lobby.

Course and logistics

Courses take place inside the BOK Center and on concourse and arena levels. The Fun Run follows one lap of the main concourse, a lap of the second level via the main ramp, and then returns to the finish; it does not include stairs. The Original and Extreme courses include multiple trips around arena levels and interior staircases; the Extreme course adds more interior stairs and two full trips around the arena bowl. Courses are marked with stanchions, caution tape, and cones, and course marshals will be posted at key locations. The Original Stair Climb uses a three-wave start based on 5k finish times. Street parking and nearby surface lots are available near the BOK Center; some surface lots may require payment. The event is managed by Golden Driller Racing, an RRCA registered and insured event management company. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.