Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 6.6K
From the Organizer
CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is holding our annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk to benefit the community of McLean, IL.
This point-to-point 6.6k/4.1-mile run/walk starts in Funks Grove (shuttle service is provided from McLean to Funks Grove), with participants running or walking on the Mother Road herself to our newly restored historic water tower and park in McLean, which was funded in part by previous proceeds from this event. This race has become a much-anticipated must-do for many—join us in having a great time raising money for our community!
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- Date
- August 22, 2026
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- What is the Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!?
- Get Your 6.6 on Route 66! is a running race held in McLean, Illinois on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in McLean, Illinois at Funks Grove to McLean, McLean, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!
Aug 22, 2026