Race Central

5/7/08 - Tonight group training run has been canceled due the weather. See you next Wednesday!
5/3/08 - Wednesday Night Cruises - Come join us for our Wednesday Night Cruises training group runs hosted by Metro Milers.         
                 Starting  Wednesday, May 7th thru Wednesday, June 11th. Get your kicks on the  "Mother Road" course each week lead by
                 Race Director, Rich Luers. Group run starts at 6:30pm at the Edwardsville Library. Pace will based on group.
4/28/08 - Mastroianni Orthodontics becomes Silver sponsor of this year's race.
4/25/08 - 2008 Race Sponsors announced -
                 Silver Sponsors - BIPOD, Allison's Comfort Shoes & Boots, Iffrig Brothers Painting, Kevin Kellerman DMD,
                 Bronze Sponsor - Bigelo's Bistro, Gaffney Sporting Goods, Runner's World, Road ID.
4/12/08 - Schedule set for 12th Annual Route 66 Festival. Article
3/22/08 - Checkout the new website for the 2008 Route 66 Festival.
3/04/08 - 2008 Route 66 Festival Planning Begins. Article

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General Info
Come join us for the 2nd Annual Route 66 Festival 10K hosted by the Metro Milers Running / Walking Club. This event is part of the 12th Annual Route 66 Festival in Downtown Edwardsville, IL. The Route 66 Festival 10K is a fundraiser for the Metro Milers Club.   

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Mother Road
The 10K course is a mostly flat course with some small hills. The course will start in Downtown Edwardsville and travel through Edwardsville’s historic neighborhoods then on the beautiful MCT Trails. Then finishing back at the City Park, where runners and walkers celebrate at the post-race festival.

The course will be closing on a 16:00 min/mi pace. Any participants still remaining on the course may finish but will be ask to move to the side of the roadway. The finish line will remain open for 2 hours after the start.

Course Map

Course Overview (PDF)

Course Map (PDF)

 

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Registration

Field Size limited to 660 participants.

Early Fee (if postmarked by May 31st) : $20
Late Fee (no mail-in entries accepted after June 11th) : $25
Race Day : $30
Metro Milers Members subtract $3 from fees.

Online: Register online at www.Active.com.
Online Registration closes June 11th or when field size is reached.

Mail in: Download race entry form (PDF)
Mail entry forms to:
Metro Milers
Route 66 Festival 10K
P.O. Box 214
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Packet pickup and registration in person will be Thursday, June 12th and Friday, June 13th at BIPOD. Race packets and race day registration starts at 6:30am to 7:45am in front of the main stage next to the Edwardsville Library.

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Results

Course Records

Women's - Eileen Petito - 39:04 - 2007
Men's - Justin Kunz - 32:34 - 2007
Master Women's - Tami Hayen - 44:51 - 2007
Master Men's - James Helton - 38:45 - 2007

2007 - Overall Results / Age Group Results
2008 - Unofficial results will be posted near the finish line area following the race. Results will be posted on race website Sunday, June 15th.

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 Trophy Case

Race Divisions
Hot Rod (Competitive)
Cruiser (Non-Competitive)

 

Awards to Overall Male & Female Champions, Master Male & Female Champions
 Custom Route 66 medals to Top 3 in following age groups - 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, (50+ Females), 50-54, 55-59, 60+

 

Only Hot Rod participants are eligible for awards.

Awards Ceremony will be at 9:30am on main stage

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Amenities

Back by popular demand ASICS Performance Core shirt to all participants. Race goodie bags, music at finish line area, door prize raffle including Cardinal tickets, bagels, bananas and beverages provided at finish line. Race Photos provided by Crunz Designs.

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Pit Crew

There is 3 water stations at mile markers 2, 4 and 5. Replacement fluid drink is provided at mile 4 and at finish line. Team Godzilla from the Metro Tri Club will be again providing fluids and course entertainment at pit stop #2 (4 mile).

 

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