Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
When is Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race?
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Springfield, IL.
What distances does Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race offer?
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race offers 3 events: 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K, Virtual 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
How much does Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race cost?
Registration for Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race held?
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race is held in Springfield, IL at 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza.
About 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 nostalgia of America’s most famous highway.
All participants earn cool Route 66–themed swag, including a finisher medal, event T-shirt, and more.
- Packet Pickup: Race morning, 6:30–7:20 AM
- Start Time: 7:30 AM
- 5K Course: 3 loops
- 1-Mile Course: 1 loop
We’re proud to partner with the producers of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival (September 25–27) 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.
Packet Pickup & Race Day Instructions
PACKET PICKUP (Reminder Email with instructions)
Thanks for signing up! This is our first year for this event and we are excited! We are going to run around and through the Mother Road Festival area in a 1.03 mile loop and have a one of a kind experience in road running.
Schedule Sunday Morning, Sept 28th:
Packet Pickup 6:15 am to 7:15 am - at Washington & 6th Street near the start/finish line (see map below). Look for the tall Checkered Flag Banner we are using for the start finish line.
Start of the race: 7:30 am for the 5K and the 1 Mile Walk.
Award Ceremony: 8:40am (location to be determined but most likely near the start/finish line)
AWARDS: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Overall Awards for Male and Female finishers. Plus we'll have both Male and Female 10 year brackets 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Age Bracket Awards.
RESULTS: Immediately after the race the results can be found at this address: https://runsignup.com/route665k/results
ROUTE
We will have the route marked with orange safety cones and cones with turn arrows at all the corners. It will be easy to navigate and stay on course.
The race is chipped time and each time you run through the start/finish line your time will be captured. For you runners who like to measure your splits this is a good race for you. See route map below.
A water station will be at the start/finish line. It wil be grab and go 8oz water bottles. We'll place a couple of cans down the route for disposal. Please put your empty bottles in the cans.
Post race snacks will be available near the finish line.
Parking is outside the blocked Festival area. You can park on the street around the festival area except where it says no parking and do not put money in the meters. We aren't required to pay the meters on weekends.
Porta potties will be available on E. Washington St.
Everyone earns a finisher medal on this event.
Route Map
