Race Information

 

The Route 66 10K is hosted by the Metro Milers running club as part of  the City of Edwardsville's Route 66 Festival. The festival and race are held on the second Saturday in June. The race has attracted individuals from all across the St. Louis metro area as well as 10 states and 2 international participants.

When: Saturday, June 9th, 8:00am start time
Where: Edwardsville City Park & Library, 112 S Kansas St Edwardsville, IL

Route 66 Festival

 

The Route 66 Festival hosted by the City of Edwardsville celebrates the historic "Mother Road" in Edwardsville. Enjoy live music, classic car cruise, food & beer Tent, historic trolley rides, Route 66 artwork and children bounce houses. Visit the Festival's website for more information.

Registration

 

Race Entry Fees

$25 through May 12th
$30 through June 8th
$35 on Race Day

A $3.25 online processing fee is charged by Active.com. Online registration will close 11:59 PM CST Thursday, June 7th. Registration will be available at race packet pickup Friday, June 8th and on race morning from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM.

Download Registration Form

Who's Registered?

Chip Timing

NEW FOR 2012 - Route 66 10K offers Jaguar RFID timing provided by STL Fleet Feet Sports, with disposable tags attached to your bib number, which allows you to walk away from the finish without the need to have your tag collected. Your official time begins as your cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. If you do not wear your bib number/chip tag, you will not receive an official race time.

Race Packet Pickup

Friday's packet pickup
The Cyclery and Fitness Center
2407 Troy Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
10:00am - 8:00pm

Race Morning
Front of stage next to finish line
Edwardsville City Park / Library
6:30am to 7:45am.

Participants must bring their online confirmation and photo ID. Participants may pickup friends or family race packets. 

Trophy Case

 
After racing down Route 66 we don't just award the winners with a medal  - we give them the road sign!!

Overall Route 66 Road Sign Awards
Top 3 Male & Female Champions

Overall Master Male & Female Champions

Age Group Awards
Custom medals for Top 3 in following age groups for male and female - 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Road Runners Club of America Illinois State 10K Championship Awards
All participants are eligible for State Championship awards. Additional plaques awards will be awarded to Overall Male & Female Champions, Masters (40+) Male & Female Champions, Grand Masters (50+) Male & Female Champions & Senior Grand Masters (60+) Male & Female Champions.

NEW FOR 2012 - Prize money will be awarded to Top 3 Men and Female finishers.

1st place - $150
2nd place - $100
3rd place - $75

Finish Line Concert


Celebrate your accomplishment of setting a new PR, finishing your first 10K or just enjoying the beautiful summer day with friends and family at the finish line with rocking tunes from Agent 99 located in City Park. Agent 99 will take the stage at 8:30am and rock out as participants cross the finish lineand play until the awards ceremony starts at 10:00am.

 

Runner Photos

Official race photographer of the 2011 Route 66 10K was Tom Atwood Media. Check back after the race to see your photos.

Visit our gallery of past race photos.

Runner Amenities

 

Registered participants will receive a Technical running shirt and a Swag bag. Water and Gatorade supplied at 4 stations along the course. Also, post race food and beverages at finish line.

 

Weather Policy

 

Race officials may cancel or delay the event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. Race officials will work with the City of Edwardsville police department to provide a safe environment for all participants. In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be issued.