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Route 66 Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Tulsa, OK, USA
- Race Date: 11/22/2026
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: Yes
Route 66 Marathon Description
The Route 66 Marathon celebrates America’s iconic highway each November in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passing the BOK Center, Cox Business Center, and Woodward Park along the Arkansas River. The fast, flat, Boston-qualifying course pairs with a half marathon, relay, 5K, and kids’ marathon the same weekend. Enthusiastic crowds and local bands line the streets throughout this community-driven celebration of Tulsa’s history and culture.
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Route 66 Marathon Additional Details:
Neighborhood support here blurs the line between official and unofficial, some stretches offer up music and drinks, even the occasional shot, making it genuinely hard to tell which aid stations are sanctioned and which are just enthusiastic locals. The finisher medals lean into fun over formality: a blue whale design one year, a spinning “Goddess of Speed” medal with a flat base built to display like a trophy another. Aid stations show up every two miles with plenty of water, medic support, and portable toilets throughout. It adds up to a race that feels less like a course to finish and more like a Route 66 road trip through Tulsa’s history and community pride.
Course Information
Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 6.5 hours (on-course support), 7.5 hours (finish line)
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 2,800+
Marathon: 900+
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 822 ft (250 m)
Elevation Loss: 839 ft (255 m)
Average Temperature
- Low: 35°F
- High: 55°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
Explore plans for every distance and experience level, from your first 5K to your next ultra.
Things to Do in Tulsa, OK, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Arts & Culture
Philbrook Museum of Art
Explore galleries and gardens at the Philbrook Museum of Art, set inside a former 1920s villa in Tulsa — a relaxed, indoor-outdoor way to spend a taper day.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Tulsa Botanic Garden
Wander themed gardens and scenic overlooks at the Tulsa Botanic Garden, a peaceful green space on the city’s edge — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Tulsa Zoo
See animals from around the world at the Tulsa Zoo, a longtime favorite family attraction near Mohawk Park — a flat, self-paced walk that’s gentle on recovering legs.
Outdoors & Trails
Gathering Place
Walk the riverside trails and green space at Gathering Place, named Best City Park in the U.S. — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs after race day.
Museums & History
Woody Guthrie Center
Learn the story of folk icon Woody Guthrie and Tulsa’s music history at the Woody Guthrie Center in the Arts District — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Landmark
Cain’s Ballroom
See the historic Cain’s Ballroom, a legendary Tulsa music venue and landmark dating back nearly a century — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Sports & Entertainment
ONEOK Field
Catch a Tulsa Drillers minor league baseball game at ONEOK Field in the historic Greenwood District — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend an evening after race day.
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