Route 66 10K
Sat March 21 - Sat June 13, 2026
Edwardsville, IL 62025 US
Hosted by the Metro Milers running club, the Route 66 10K features as part of the City of Edwardsville's Route 66 Festival. The festival and race are held in Edwardsville's City Park on the same Saturday as the festival every year in June. As of the best races in the Midwest, the Route 66 10K is regularly the RRCA's Championship 10K those years it is eligible. This event is tailored to be enjoyed by all who participate as runners, walkers, and volunteers. Being a community-oriented event, a portion of the race budget is dedicated every year to benefit local not-for-profit organizations, and proceeds are used to promote physical fitness and activity in the Metro East. Age group awards (in 5 year bins) will be awarded to in person participants, and all registrants will receive a high quality technical shirt and finisher swag item.
RACE VENUE
City Park
101 S Buchanan St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
PACKET PICK UP
Registered participants are required to pick up their packet before the start of the race. You packet includes your race bib and timing chip. If you're unable to attend packet pick-up, someone may pick up your packet on your behalf. Please choose one of the following packet pick up options:
- Friday pick-up Noon - 6:00 PM At Runwell , 142 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
- Saturday, race day 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM At City Park, at the Metro Milers tent on the park grounds
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 6:30 AM Packet pick-up opens
- 7:45 AM Packet pick-up closes
- 8:00 AM Race start
- 10:00 AM Awards ceremony at the park bandstand
WATER STATIONS
Hydration stops will be placed along the race route (indicated on the course map), and will have water and Gatorade available.
PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FINISHER SWAG
All participants who finish either in person will receive a Leslie Jordan brand technical shirt, and an additional swag item. Virtual participants will have their finisher items mailed or delivered.
TIMING & RESULTS
This race will use bib tag timing. Your timing chip will be affixed to the back side of your bib number. Please do not remove your timing chip. Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top three finishers in the following group categories for in person participants only: Overall, Overall Masters (40+), 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
Goshen Triple Crown Series - The Goshen Triple Crown Series consists of the 3 races in the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon area. The series is to promote running and fitness within our community. So take the challenge of running two 5K's and a 10K within 4 weekends . Participants must compete all 3 events to receive a series finishers medal. Series finishers medals will be given out at the Covered Bridge 5K finish line. Signup today! - Pay One Price for Three Races!
- Run for Bonifest 5K - TBD
- Route 66 10K - Sat, June 13th
- Covered Bridge 5K - Sat, June 20th
- Receive a Custom Series Bib Number for each Race!
- Receive an Awesome Series Finishers Medal!
- Receive All 3 Race Shirts and Swag!