Route 66 10K

🏃‍♂️ About the Route 66 10K

• Host: Hosted by the Metro Milers running club.
• Event: Features as part of the City of Edwardsville's Route 66 Festival.
• Location: Held in Edwardsville's City Park.
• Annual Tradition: Occurs every June on the same Saturday as the festival.

🌟 Race Highlights

• Recognition: Part of the best races in the Midwest, regularly the RRCA's Championship 10K.
• Inclusivity: Tailored for runners, walkers, and volunteers.
• Community Support: A portion of the budget benefits local not-for-profit organizations.
• Fitness Promotion: Proceeds are used to promote physical fitness in the Metro East.

🏅 Awards and Participation

• Age Group Awards: Awarded to in-person participants in 5-year bins.
• Registrant Perks: All registrants receive a high-quality technical shirt and finisher swag item.

📍 Race Venue

• Location: City Park, 101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
• Parking: Recommendations will be provided with race day instructions.

⚠️ Registration Disclaimer

• Closure Rights: Organizers reserve the right to close registration due to capacity limits.
• Event Conditions: The race may be delayed or canceled due to extreme weather conditions.
• Prohibitions: Pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and other non-official wheeled vehicles are not permitted.
• No Refunds: All registrations are final.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Requirement: Registered participants must pick up their packet before the race starts.
• Details: Packet includes race bib and timing chip.
• Options: Packet pickup available on Friday (TBD) or Saturday from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM at City Park.
• Location: Metro Milers tent on the park grounds.

🗓️ Schedule of Events

• 6:30 AM: Packet pickup opens.
• 7:45 AM: Packet pickup closes.
• 8:00 AM: Race start.
• 10:00 AM: Awards ceremony.

🚫 Bib Transfers

• Prohibition: Allowing a non-registered runner to use your bib is not permitted.
• Reason 1: Registered participants sign a waiver and receive important information not available to non-registered individuals.
• Reason 2: Race insurance only covers registered runners.

💧 Water Stations

• Hydration: Stops placed along the race route.
• Contents: Stations will provide water and Gatorade.

🎽 Participant Shirt & Finisher Swag

• In-Person Perks: All finishers receive a Leslie Jordan brand technical shirt and an additional swag item.
• Virtual Participants: Items will be mailed or delivered.

⏱️ Timing & Results

• Method: Utilizing bib tag timing.
• Chip Location: Timing chip affixed to the back of your bib number.
• Live Results: Provided by Final Lap Racing.

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Awards for the top three finishers in various groups.
• Group Details: Includes Overall, Overall Masters (40+), and age groups up to 70+.

❓ Questions?

We look forward to seeing you on race morning! Please send us questions/concerns at racedirector@route6610K.com.

📅 Event Details

Date: 2025-06-07
Location: 112 S Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL
More Information: Route 66 10K Official Page