Route 66 Ultrarun

Event details

The Route 66 UltraRun is a 140-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held on Historic Route 66 in Arizona, starting in Seligman and finishing at Topock66. The event is described as the fourth annual running of the race and offers a 60-hour overall time limit to complete the route with no intermediate cutoffs. The start includes a rolling, Indy-style first mile that allows participants and community members to run together from a gift shop in Seligman.

• Total distance: 140 miles
• Time stations: 37, 87, 115 miles
• Additional mobile aid approx: 17, 57, 77, 100, 127 miles

Divisions, support, and registration

There are three divisions: Crewed Runners, Journey Runners, and Relay Teams. Crewed Runners must have at least two and no more than four crew members who may also pace; two crewed runners may share one crew if they stay together. Journey Runners must be self-supported for up to 20 miles at a time, carry mandatory equipment, and receive aid only at the three specified time stations; mobile aid is provided at the listed mileages. Relay Teams may consist of 3 to 6 people with no set segment distances or transition points; 3-person teams must stay together for the full route.

Finishers in the Crewed and Journey divisions receive a medal, belt buckle, and a finisher shirt; each relay member receives a medal and the finisher shirt. Registration is limited to 25 Crewed Runners, 10 Journey Runners, and 20 Relay Teams. An awards banquet with food, drink coupons, and live music follows the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.