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Route 66 10K

Date
June 13, 2026
Distance
Route 66 10K · Route 66 10K Tune-Up Training & Race
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From the Organizer

Hosted by the Metro Milers running club, the Route 66 10K features as part of the City of Edwardsville's Route 66 Festival. The festival and race are held in Edwardsville's City Park on the same Saturday as the festival every year in June. 

As of the best races in the Midwest, the Route 66 10K is regularly the RRCA's Championship 10K those years it is eligible. This event is tailored to be enjoyed by all who participate as runners, walkers, and volunteers. Being a community-oriented event, a portion of the race budget is dedicated every year to benefit local not-for-profit organizations, and proceeds are used to promote physical fitness and activity in the Metro East.

Age group awards (in 5 year bins) will be awarded to in person participants, and all registrants will receive a high quality technical shirt and finisher swag item.

RACE VENUE

City Park
101 S Buchanan St
Edwardsville, IL 62025 ​

PARKING
Parking recommendations will be sent to participants with their race day instructions. 

REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER

Race organizers reserve the right to close registration due to capacity limits.
Race organizers reserve the right to delay or cancel event due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
The following are prohibited during the race: pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles.
All registrations are final and there are no refunds. 

Please contact our Race Director with any questions or concerns about your registration at racedirector@route6610K.com.

 

PACKET PICK UP 

Registered participants are required to pick up their packet before the start of the race. You packet includes your race bib and timing chip. If you're unable to attend packet pick-up, someone may pick up your packet on your behalf.

Please choose one of the following packet pick up options: 

Friday pick-up Noon - 6:00 PM

RunWell Trace Parkway location, 6120 Shoger Drive Ste D, Edwardsville

​Saturday, race day  6:30 AM - 8:00 AM

At City Park, 101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, at the Metro Milers tent on the park grounds

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6:30 AM    Packet pick-up opens

7:45 AM Packet pick-up closes

8:00 AM    Race start

10:00 AM Awards ceremony at the park bandstand

 

BIB TRANSFERS

Allowing a non-registered runner to use your bib is NOT PERMITTED. There are two reasons for this rule. 

1. All registered participants will sign a waiver agreeing to the race rules during the registration process. Additionally, runners will receive detailed information from us days leading up to the event with updated safety requirements. Non-registered runners will not have signed the waiver and will not have received communication from us.  

2. Our race insurance covers registered runners only. It does not cover someone who is running under someone else's name/bib number. 

WATER STATIONS

Hydration stops will be placed along the race route (indicated on the course map), and will have water and Gatorade available. 

PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FINISHER SWAG 

All participants who finish either in person will receive a Scimitar brand technical shirt, and an additional swag item. 

 

TIMING & RESULTS

This race will use bib tag timing. Your timing chip will be affixed to the back side of your bib number. Please do not remove your timing chip.

Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing.

AWARDS

Awards will be given to top three finishers in the following group categories for in person participants only:  

Overall, Overall Masters (40+), 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. 

​​QUESTIONS?

We look forward to seeing you on race morning!

Please send us questions/concerns at racedirector@route6610K.com

 

 

 

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Weather

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race Day

Saturday, 6/13

High

89°

Low

69°

Conditions

Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms

Chance of Rain

28%

Wind

5 to 8 mph

Sunrise 5:35 AMSunset 8:26 PMDaylight 14h 51m

Host City

About Edwardsville, IL

Population

26,543

as of 2023

Elevation

527 ft

Nearest Airport

STL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 23 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Route 66 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

5

Days to train

Race
Route 66 10K
Date
June 13, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Route 66 10K?
Route 66 10K is a running race held in Edwardsville, Illinois on June 13, 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 Route 66 10K?
Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Edwardsville, Illinois at 112 S Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Route 66 10K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Route 66 10K

Jun 13, 2026

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