Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Springfield, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get Your Engines (and Legs) Revved Up!
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of historic Route 66 by hitting the pavement at the 5th Annual Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in downtown Springfield. Packet pickup and start line is on the northeast corner of Old State Capitol Plaza.
This isn’t just a race—it’s an experience. You’ll run the streets alongside the iconic classic cars of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, soaking in the sights, sounds, and nostalgia of America’s most famous highway.
All participants earn cool Route 66–themed swag, including a finisher medal, event T-shirt, and more.
Race Day Details- Packet Pickup: Race morning, 6:30–7:20 AM
- Start Time: 7:30 AM
- 5K Course: 3 loops
- 1-Mile Course: 1 loop
We’re proud to partner with the producers of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival (September 25–27) to bring this signature race to the heart of the celebration.
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, along with top finishers in five-year age brackets.
Events
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
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield #2, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, IL
Population
113,714
as of 2023
City Elevation
590 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 82 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 Mother Road 5K Foot Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
66
Days to train
- Race
- Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
- Date
- September 27, 2026
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
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.
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.
Running
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.
Coming Up
More Running races near Springfield, IL
Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · From $40 · 1601 N 5th St
1 mile away
Illinois State Fair Parade Run
2 Mile / 3K · From $32.50 · Illinois State Fair
2 miles away
Abe's Amble
5K · 10K · From $30 · 801 E Sangamon Ave
2 miles away
Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K
4 Mile · From $45 · 426 s 7th St
Less than a mile away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Springfield 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.
Plan your trip to SpringfieldFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race?+
When and where is the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race?+
How do I register for the Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race?+
Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race
Sep 27, 2026