Illinois · 5K · 1 Miles
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race is a 5K and 1 Miles event held in Springfield, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Race day
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- Springfield, IL
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Miles
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
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 isn’t just a race—it’s an experience. You’ll run the streets alongside the iconic classic cars of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival , soaking in the sights, sounds, and nost…
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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race: common questions
- When is the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Where is the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race held?
- In Springfield, Illinois.
- What distances does the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race offer?
- 5K and 1 Miles.
- How do I register for the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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