Route 66 Challenge

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From VirtualRunners

  • Date Sat 26th June 2021 - Mon 26th July 2021
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price £29.50
  • Races 3 races

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the Route 66 Challenge, organized by VirtualRunners! This exciting virtual event kicks off on Saturday, June 26th, 2021, and runs until Monday, July 26th, 2021. Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: 66 miles (106 km), 100 miles (161 km), or a remarkable 166 miles (267 km), all to be completed in just 30 days.

The Route 66 Challenge invites you to embrace the spirit of adventure as you hit the pavement and complete your chosen distance at your own pace. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you can break up your distance into manageable stages, making this event accessible and fun for everyone. Plus, every finisher will earn a stunning Route 66 medal as a reward for their efforts. Don’t miss your chance to take part in this legendary journey—register now and let the adventure begin!

Route 66 Challenge

Sat 26th June 2021 - Mon 26th July 2021

An illustrated medal featuring the Route 66 logo and the words "Historic Route 66 Challenge 2021" over a map of the United States. The medal depicts a desert landscape and distances of 50 miles. The medal ribbon is shown above.

Organiser's Description

The legendary Route 66 is calling. Start on June 26th (the day in 1985 when Route 66 was stripped of its highway status) and run one of the three distances spread over 30 days and earn your beautiful Route 66 medal:

66 mi (106 km) in 30 days
100mi (161 km) in 30 days
166mi (267 km) in 30 days

You can cover this distance over as many and as long running stages as you like.

Register now and start running!

Races

  • 66 Mi (106 Km) in 30 Days

    Includes £7.50 P&P

    £29.50

    CLOSED
  • 100mi (161 Km) in 30 Days

    Includes £7.50 P&P

    £29.50

    CLOSED
  • 166mi (267 Km) in 30 Days

    Includes £7.50 P&P

    £29.50

    CLOSED
What's Included

Starter number (for printing)

Access to the portal with ranking list

Certificate (for printing)

Your beautiful Route 66 Medal

How It Works

It is a virtual run - you can join wherever you live (worldwide)

If you you want to sign up for more then one just add the runs as well (their names you can add 5 days before the run in the running portal)

You will receive a booking confirmation within a few minutes

After 24 hours you we will receive via email an invitation to the run's Facebook group and further information

5 days before the run you will get an email with access to the runners portal. There you may check your name and add the names of your fellow runners and download your race number.

At the day of the run you will track your run with an app or running watch. Then simply upload to the running portal a screenshot or photo of the app or watch showing your time and distance. Within two hours our team will confirm your time and you can download your certificate

Your high quality medal will be shipped out to you about 2 days after the run. Please note that due to the current corona situation shipping may take 14 to 21 days in some instances).

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