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It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K

Date
August 1, 2026
Distance
5K
Price
$40
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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

It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66$40

Weather

Typical Conditions

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.

Sunrise 6:54 AMSunset 8:49 PMDaylight 13h 55m

Host City

About Groom, TX

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

What Are You
Waiting For?

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

Race
It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K
Date
August 1, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K?
It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K is a running race held in Groom, Texas on August 1, 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 It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K?
Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Groom, Texas at Softball Field Entrance. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

It’s a Good Time to RUN on Route 66 5th Annual 5K

Aug 1, 2026

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