Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable experience at the 5th Annual Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the heart of downtown Springfield, Sangamon. As part of the celebration for the 100th anniversary of the iconic Route 66, participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course that includes three loops, allowing runners to soak in the vibrant atmosphere filled with classic cars from the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival.
Race day kicks off with packet pickup starting at 6:20 AM, followed by the race starting at 7:30 AM. Every participant will receive fantastic Route 66-themed swag, including a finisher medal and event T-shirt, making this more than just a race—it's a celebration of history and community! With awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as top finishers in various age brackets, the Route 66 Mother Road 5K is not to be missed. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and nostalgia on one of America's most beloved highways!
Race day kicks off with packet pickup starting at 6:20 AM, followed by the race starting at 7:30 AM. Every participant will receive fantastic Route 66-themed swag, including a finisher medal and event T-shirt, making this more than just a race—it's a celebration of history and community! With awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as top finishers in various age brackets, the Route 66 Mother Road 5K is not to be missed. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and nostalgia on one of America's most beloved highways!
Organiser's Description
GET YOUR ENGINES (AND LEGS) REVVED UP!
Celebrate the 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC ROUTE 66 by hitting the pavement at the 5TH ANNUAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD 5K FOOT RACE on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 in downtown Springfield. Packet pickup and start line is on the northeast corner of Old State Capitol Plaza.
This isnt just a raceits an experience. Youll run the streets alongside the iconic classic cars of the INTERNATIONAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL, soaking in the sights, sounds, and nostalgia of Americas most famous highway.
All participants earn COOL ROUTE 66THEMED SWAG, including a finisher medal, event T-shirt, and more.
Race Day Details
* PACKET PICKUP: Race morning, 620 AM
* START TIME: 7:30 AM
* 5K COURSE: 3 loops
* 1-MILE COURSE: 1 loop
Were proud to partner with the producers of the INTERNATIONAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL (September 2527) to bring this signature race to the heart of the celebration.
AWARDS will be presented to the TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS, along with TOP FINISHERS IN FIVE-YEAR AGE BRACKETS.
Celebrate the 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC ROUTE 66 by hitting the pavement at the 5TH ANNUAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD 5K FOOT RACE on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 in downtown Springfield. Packet pickup and start line is on the northeast corner of Old State Capitol Plaza.
This isnt just a raceits an experience. Youll run the streets alongside the iconic classic cars of the INTERNATIONAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL, soaking in the sights, sounds, and nostalgia of Americas most famous highway.
All participants earn COOL ROUTE 66THEMED SWAG, including a finisher medal, event T-shirt, and more.
Race Day Details
* PACKET PICKUP: Race morning, 620 AM
* START TIME: 7:30 AM
* 5K COURSE: 3 loops
* 1-MILE COURSE: 1 loop
Were proud to partner with the producers of the INTERNATIONAL ROUTE 66 MOTHER ROAD FESTIVAL (September 2527) to bring this signature race to the heart of the celebration.
AWARDS will be presented to the TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS, along with TOP FINISHERS IN FIVE-YEAR AGE BRACKETS.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
CLOSED -
Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED
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