From the Organizer
Groom's 5th Annual Groom Day 5K!
This year 50% of the proceeds will go back into the Groom Day fund to help keep the fun going year after year!
The remaining 50% will be split into 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes!
Walkers and Runners welcome!
A new Route will be set this year to travel along Route 66 in Groom!
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
📍 Groom, Texas
📌 Line Up: 7:30 AM (Train Tracks by the Softball Field)
⏰ Race Starts: 8:00 AM
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
94°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Panhandle, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
3,285 ft
Nearest Airport
AMA
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
45
Days to train
Coming Up
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17 miles away
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45 miles away
OUTLAST AMARILLO - NIGHT OUT EDITION
46 miles away
Moore Miles for Mental Health
64 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K
Aug 1, 2026