Guthrie, Okla. — The Lazy E Arena, located in Guthrie, Oklahoma, has officially released the complete roster of 25 athletes set to compete in the 2026 Cinch Timed Event Championship (CTEC), happening March 5–7.
Late last month, Lazy E announced the first 20 contestants, including past champions such as K.C. Jones, Paul David Tierney, Erich Rogers, Kyle Lockett, Marcus Theriot, Jess Tierney, Taylor Santos, Cody Doescher, and 2025 champion Ketch Kelton. Today, the final five selections have been confirmed, completing the elite field of 25 cowboys.
The Final Five Contestants:
Name
Hometown
Coleman Proctor
Pryor, Oklahoma
Will Lummus
Byhalia, Mississippi
Quade Hiatt
Canyon, Texas
Wesley Thorp
Throckmorton, Texas
Tyler Wade
Terrell, Texas
New to the CTEC, Coleman Proctor, a nine-time NFR qualifier with more than $2.1 million in career earnings, brings veteran experience across both team roping and steer roping. Will Lummus, a seven-time NFR qualifier, also makes his CTEC debut in 2026. The 2021 NFR Average Champion has earned $1.6 million and currently holds the No. 1 spot in the world steer wrestling standings.
Quade Hiatt joins the field as a first-time CTEC competitor in 2026. A two-time Jr. Ironman competitor and promising tie-down roper, he has already surpassed $350,000 in career earnings at just 25 years old. Making his first appearance at the Lazy E, Wesley Thorp enters with an impressive résumé as a three-time PRCA World Champion heeler. He has nine NFR qualifications and more than $1.8 million in career earnings.
Rounding out the roster, Tyler Wade also makes his CTEC debut in 2026. A two-time PRCA World Champion header and seven-time NFR qualifier, Wade has amassed $1.7 million in career earnings.
The complete 2026 CTEC Roster is as follows:
Name
Hometown
Appearances
Years Won
Ketch Kelton
Mayer, Arizona
1
2025
Dylan Hancock
San Angelo, Texas
3
Brushton Minton
Witter Springs, Calif.
2
Seth Hall
Albuquerque, N.M.
7
Kyle Lockett
Visalia, California
24
2011
Riley Wakefield
O’Neill, Nebraska
4
Paul D. Tierney
Oklahoma City, Okla.
15
2014, 2016, 2024
Russell Cardoza
Terrebonne, Oregon
14
Marcus Theriot
Poplarville, Miss.
10
2021
Cody Doescher
Oklahoma City, Okla.
13
2023
Kolton Schmidt
Barnsdall, Okla.
4
Nelson Wyatt
Clanton, Alabama
4
Jess Tierney
Altus, Oklahoma
17
2017
K.C. Jones
Burlington, Wyoming
33
1993, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2012
Blane Cox
Stephenville, Texas
2
Erich Rogers
Round Rock, Arizona
13
2022
John Douch
Huntsville, Texas
1
Stetson Jorgensen
Blackfoot, Idaho
1
Clayton Hass
Weatherford, Texas
14
Taylor Santos
Creston, California
4
2020
Coleman Proctor
Pryor, Oklahoma
0
Will Lummus
Byhalia, Mississippi
0
Quade Hiatt
Canyon, Texas
0
Wesley Thorp
Stephenville, Texas
0
Tyler Wade
Terrell, Texas
0
Tickets for the 2026 Cinch Timed Event Championship will go on sale November 28, 2025, exclusively at LazyE.com.
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About Lazy E Arena
Located in Guthrie, Oklahoma, Lazy E Arena is one of the most iconic and versatile event venues in Western sports. Since opening its doors in 1984, the Lazy E has played host to some of the most prestigious rodeos and equine competitions in the world, including the Cinch Timed Event Championship and the legendary National Finals Steer Roping. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities, expansive grounds, and commitment to excellence, the Lazy E Arena welcomes hundreds of thousands of fans, athletes, and event partners each year. With a legacy rooted in tradition and a vision for innovation, Lazy E continues to set the standard as the world’s premier Western entertainment destination.
