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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Springfield, Illinois. It was last held on September 27, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 75 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Field size
- ~75 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 27, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 75 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
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 date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- 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 Mile.
- How many people run the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race?
- About 75 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- 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.
- Is registration open for the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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