Andy Payne Route 66 Race
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Claremore, Oklahoma
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile, 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Andy Payne Route 66 Race on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma, as we kick off the centennial celebrations of Route 66! This exciting event features a 5K race and a Fun Run, honoring Cherokee Nation citizen Andy Payne, who famously ran 3,423 miles along Route 66 in the 1928 International Trans-Continental Footrace. Participants will gather at Claremore High School, where the 5K will commence west of E. Stuart Roosa and Florence Avenue, while the Fun Run takes place at the Andy Payne track.
Race day kicks off bright and early with registration starting at 6:30 a.m. and the Fun Run starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m. After the races, join us for an awards ceremony at the Claremore Museum of History, featuring fun activities such as free massages, delicious food trucks, and photo opportunities with the Andy Payne statue. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each gender and age group, making this event a fantastic celebration of community and athleticism. Donβt miss out on this unique opportunity β register
Race day kicks off bright and early with registration starting at 6:30 a.m. and the Fun Run starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m. After the races, join us for an awards ceremony at the Claremore Museum of History, featuring fun activities such as free massages, delicious food trucks, and photo opportunities with the Andy Payne statue. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each gender and age group, making this event a fantastic celebration of community and athleticism. Donβt miss out on this unique opportunity β register
Organiser's Description
On April 12, 2025, the Claremore Museum of History and the Cherokee Nation will officially kick off Oklahoma's Route 66 centennial celebrations with the Andy Payne Route 66 5K and Fun Run. The race proceeds will go towards funding next year's run. The goal is to expand the run to a half marathon and ultimately a marathon that will be held on the historic Mother Road Route 66.
The race also honors Cherokee Nation citizen Andy Payne, who won the International Trans-Continental Footrace in 1928, running 3,423 miles along Route 66 from Los Angeles to New York City. The awards ceremony at the MOH will be a fun-filled event with free massages for runners from Reset Chiropractic, teas from 6:19 Nutrition, food trucks, selfie spots, popcorn, snacks and more! Visitors can take a photo with the Andy Payne statue next to the museum and learn more about Andy at the Andy Payne exhibit inside the museum.
Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will be our honorary guests.
Thank you for joining us at the inaugural Andy Payne Route 66 Race!
LOCATION
Claremore High School, 201 E. Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK 74017
The Fun Run takes place at the Andy Payne track at Claremore High School.
The 5K will begin west of the intersection of E. Stuart Roosa and Florence Avenue.
PARKING
From Florence Avenue, parking is available at Claremore High School or Will Rogers Junior High School. E. Stuart Roosa will be closed to traffic for this race.
SCHEDULE
* 6:30 a.m. Registration and packet pickup
* 7:45 a.m. Same-day registration ends
* 8:00 a.m. Fun Run
* 8:30 a.m. 5K
* 9:30 a.m. Award presentation at the Claremore Museum of History
COURSE
USATF sanctioned/certified 5K course with electronic timing by Tatur Racing.
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender and age group category.
SHIRT INFORMATION
Registration for a guaranteed T-shirt closes at midnight on March 27. Shirts are not guaranteed when registering after this date, and we will not exchange shirt sizes.
VIRTUAL RACE
Runners who sign up for the virtual race by midnight on March 27 are guaranteed a shirt.
T-shirts will be mailed after race day.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pickup begins on Friday, April 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Claremore Museum of History, located at 121 N. Weenonah Avenue, Claremore, OK 74017.
You will receive your bib, swag items and race t-shirt. We also have an extra t-shirt being given out by Andy Payne family member, Ryan Payne and MMS Payne Funeral home. To avoid lines on race day, pick up your packet and swag on Friday at the Claremore Museum of History.
You can also purchase a special Andy Payne Race tank top or hat that will benefit the race event for next year. Please look for these on display.
Race Day packet pickup will be available at the registration table from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.
The race also honors Cherokee Nation citizen Andy Payne, who won the International Trans-Continental Footrace in 1928, running 3,423 miles along Route 66 from Los Angeles to New York City. The awards ceremony at the MOH will be a fun-filled event with free massages for runners from Reset Chiropractic, teas from 6:19 Nutrition, food trucks, selfie spots, popcorn, snacks and more! Visitors can take a photo with the Andy Payne statue next to the museum and learn more about Andy at the Andy Payne exhibit inside the museum.
Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will be our honorary guests.
Thank you for joining us at the inaugural Andy Payne Route 66 Race!
LOCATION
Claremore High School, 201 E. Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK 74017
The Fun Run takes place at the Andy Payne track at Claremore High School.
The 5K will begin west of the intersection of E. Stuart Roosa and Florence Avenue.
PARKING
From Florence Avenue, parking is available at Claremore High School or Will Rogers Junior High School. E. Stuart Roosa will be closed to traffic for this race.
SCHEDULE
* 6:30 a.m. Registration and packet pickup
* 7:45 a.m. Same-day registration ends
* 8:00 a.m. Fun Run
* 8:30 a.m. 5K
* 9:30 a.m. Award presentation at the Claremore Museum of History
COURSE
USATF sanctioned/certified 5K course with electronic timing by Tatur Racing.
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender and age group category.
SHIRT INFORMATION
Registration for a guaranteed T-shirt closes at midnight on March 27. Shirts are not guaranteed when registering after this date, and we will not exchange shirt sizes.
VIRTUAL RACE
Runners who sign up for the virtual race by midnight on March 27 are guaranteed a shirt.
T-shirts will be mailed after race day.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pickup begins on Friday, April 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Claremore Museum of History, located at 121 N. Weenonah Avenue, Claremore, OK 74017.
You will receive your bib, swag items and race t-shirt. We also have an extra t-shirt being given out by Andy Payne family member, Ryan Payne and MMS Payne Funeral home. To avoid lines on race day, pick up your packet and swag on Friday at the Claremore Museum of History.
You can also purchase a special Andy Payne Race tank top or hat that will benefit the race event for next year. Please look for these on display.
Race Day packet pickup will be available at the registration table from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Fun Run No Shirt Age 5 and Under
Sat 12th April 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Virtual Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
CLOSED
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