5TH Annual
It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Groom, TX, with an entry fee of $40.
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
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 8/1
High
—
Low
66°
Conditions
Mostly clear
Chance of Rain
3%
Host City
City Elevation
3,285 ft
Nearest Airport
AMA
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
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.
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Groom than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K
Aug 1, 2026