Utility Locators Compete for $2,500 in the International Locate Rodeo
2026 International Utility Locate Rodeo
The 2026 International Utility Locate Rodeo takes place December 7–8 in Springfield, Missouri, and is free for competitors. Locators from four divisions—electric, gas, telecom, and water—compete for cash prizes, including $1,000 per division winner and $2,500 for the Locate From Hades champion. The event promotes damage prevention best practices and recognizes top locating performance.
The mission of the International Locate Rodeo is to promote locating and damage prevention best practices, recognize locators for superior performance, and restore the pride and profession of underground utility locating.