Route 66 10K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Edwardsville, Illinois
- Price $43.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Route 66 10K on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the charming City Park of Edwardsville, Madison. This vibrant race is a highlight of Edwardsville's annual Route 66 Festival, making it a perfect day for both runners and festival-goers alike! The Route 66 10K is recognized as one of the best races in the Midwest and is a proud RRCA Championship event in eligible years.
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to enjoy this community-oriented race, whether as runners, walkers, or enthusiastic volunteers. As a bonus, every registrant will receive a high-quality technical shirt and a finisher swag item, while age group awards will be presented to top performers in various categories. Plus, a portion of the proceeds goes to local not-for-profit organizations, promoting health and fitness in the Metro East area. Come be a part of this uplifting event and celebrate your love for running on this special day!
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to enjoy this community-oriented race, whether as runners, walkers, or enthusiastic volunteers. As a bonus, every registrant will receive a high-quality technical shirt and a finisher swag item, while age group awards will be presented to top performers in various categories. Plus, a portion of the proceeds goes to local not-for-profit organizations, promoting health and fitness in the Metro East area. Come be a part of this uplifting event and celebrate your love for running on this special day!
Organiser's Description
Hosted by the Metro Milers running club, the Route 66 10K features as part of the City of Edwardsville's Route 66 Festival. The festival and race are held in Edwardsville's City Park on the same Saturday as the festival every year in June.
As of the best races in the Midwest, the Route 66 10K is regularly the RRCA's Championship 10K those years it is eligible. This event is tailored to be enjoyed by all who participate as runners, walkers, and volunteers. Being a community-oriented event, a portion of the race budget is dedicated every year to benefit local not-for-profit organizations, and proceeds are used to promote physical fitness and activity in the Metro East.
Age group awards (in 5 year bins) will be awarded to in person participants, and all registrants will receive a high quality technical shirt and finisher swag item.
RACE VENUE
City Park
101 S Buchanan St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
PARKING
Parking recommendations will be sent to participants with their race day instructions.
REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER
Race organizers reserve the right to close registration due to capacity limits.
Race organizers reserve the right to delay or cancel event due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
The following are prohibited during the race: pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles.
All registrations are final and there are no refunds.
Please contact our Race Director with any questions or concerns about your registration at [email protected].
PACKET PICK UP
Registered participants are required to pick up their packet before the start of the race. You packet includes your race bib and timing chip. If you're unable to attend packet pick-up, someone may pick up your packet on your behalf.
Please choose one of the following packet pick up options:
Friday pick-up Noon - 6:00 PM
At Runwell [https://shop.wheredoyourunwell.com/], 142 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Saturday, race day 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
At City Park, at the Metro Milers tent on the park grounds [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GzFiBg4Cviffnp6g8]
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 AM Packet pick-up opens
7:45 AM Packet pick-up closes
8:00 AM Race start
10:00 AM Awards ceremony at the park bandstand
BIB TRANSFERS
Allowing a non-registered runner to use your bib is NOT PERMITTED. There are two reasons for this rule.
1. All registered participants will sign a waiver agreeing to the race rules during the registration process. Additionally, runners will receive detailed information from us days leading up to the event with updated safety requirements. Non-registered runners will not have signed the waiver and will not have received communication from us.
2. Our race insurance covers registered runners only. It does not cover someone who is running under someone else's name/bib number.
WATER STATIONS
Hydration stops will be placed along the race route (indicated on the course map), and will have water and Gatorade available.
PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FINISHER SWAG
All participants who finish either in person will receive a Leslie Jordan brand technical shirt, and an additional swag item. Virtual participants will have their finisher items mailed or delivered.
TIMING & RESULTS
This race will use bib tag timing. Your timing chip will be affixed to the back side of your bib number. Please do not remove your timing chip.
Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing. [https://finallapracing.com/]
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top three finishers in the following group categories for in person participants only:
Overall, Overall Masters (40+), 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
QUESTIONS?
We look forward to seeing you on race morning!
Please send us questions/concerns at [email protected]
As of the best races in the Midwest, the Route 66 10K is regularly the RRCA's Championship 10K those years it is eligible. This event is tailored to be enjoyed by all who participate as runners, walkers, and volunteers. Being a community-oriented event, a portion of the race budget is dedicated every year to benefit local not-for-profit organizations, and proceeds are used to promote physical fitness and activity in the Metro East.
Age group awards (in 5 year bins) will be awarded to in person participants, and all registrants will receive a high quality technical shirt and finisher swag item.
RACE VENUE
City Park
101 S Buchanan St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
PARKING
Parking recommendations will be sent to participants with their race day instructions.
REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER
Race organizers reserve the right to close registration due to capacity limits.
Race organizers reserve the right to delay or cancel event due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
The following are prohibited during the race: pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles.
All registrations are final and there are no refunds.
Please contact our Race Director with any questions or concerns about your registration at [email protected].
PACKET PICK UP
Registered participants are required to pick up their packet before the start of the race. You packet includes your race bib and timing chip. If you're unable to attend packet pick-up, someone may pick up your packet on your behalf.
Please choose one of the following packet pick up options:
Friday pick-up Noon - 6:00 PM
At Runwell [https://shop.wheredoyourunwell.com/], 142 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Saturday, race day 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
At City Park, at the Metro Milers tent on the park grounds [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GzFiBg4Cviffnp6g8]
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 AM Packet pick-up opens
7:45 AM Packet pick-up closes
8:00 AM Race start
10:00 AM Awards ceremony at the park bandstand
BIB TRANSFERS
Allowing a non-registered runner to use your bib is NOT PERMITTED. There are two reasons for this rule.
1. All registered participants will sign a waiver agreeing to the race rules during the registration process. Additionally, runners will receive detailed information from us days leading up to the event with updated safety requirements. Non-registered runners will not have signed the waiver and will not have received communication from us.
2. Our race insurance covers registered runners only. It does not cover someone who is running under someone else's name/bib number.
WATER STATIONS
Hydration stops will be placed along the race route (indicated on the course map), and will have water and Gatorade available.
PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FINISHER SWAG
All participants who finish either in person will receive a Leslie Jordan brand technical shirt, and an additional swag item. Virtual participants will have their finisher items mailed or delivered.
TIMING & RESULTS
This race will use bib tag timing. Your timing chip will be affixed to the back side of your bib number. Please do not remove your timing chip.
Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing. [https://finallapracing.com/]
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top three finishers in the following group categories for in person participants only:
Overall, Overall Masters (40+), 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
QUESTIONS?
We look forward to seeing you on race morning!
Please send us questions/concerns at [email protected]
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